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Cassandra Foretells the Fall of Troy
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Cassandra Foretells the Fall of Troy

1731 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Cassandra, the daughter of King Priamus, predicts the downfall of Troy but is believed by no one. On the right in the background the Trojan horse, which will be brought into the city. In the margin the title in French, English, German and Dutch. The scene is decorated with an ornamental border.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printthe Trojan horseCassandra prophesying
Credit lineCassandra voorspelt de ondergang van Troje. 1731. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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