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Illustration for 'Hieroglyphica or emblems of the ancient peoples' by Romeyn de Hooghe
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Illustration for 'Hieroglyphica or emblems of the ancient peoples' by Romeyn de Hooghe

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1655 - 1708 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Allegory with Egyptian-looking figures. Female figure with staff and man behind her who holds his fingers to his mouth. The letters in the representation refer to text in the book Hieroglyphica.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratiesphinx (lion/woman)'Sfinge' (Ripa)coinEgyptian religionEgyptian hieroglyphs
Credit lineIllustratie voor 'Hieroglyphica of merkbeelden der oude volkeren' van Romeyn de Hooghe. 1655 - 1708. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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