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Portrait of Emperor Charles V
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Portrait of Charles V of Habsburg, set in an ornate architectural frame with allegorical figures. Below the portrait sit personifications of Germany and Africa. The personification of Germany is surrounded by a cornucopia, musical instruments and other symbols of wealth. The personification of Africa sits amidst weapons.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit linePortret van keizer Karel V. 1550. Enea Vico. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
