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King Francis I at the bedside of the dying Leonardo da Vinci
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King Francis I at the bedside of the dying Leonardo da Vinci

Giuseppe Cades · 1760 - 1799 · etching; paper

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

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The French King Francis I stands next to the bed with the dying artist Leonardo da Vinci. The king tries to embrace the artist. Behind the king stands his retinue. Italian text in lower margin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printLeonardo da Vincideathbedruler, sovereign
Credit lineKoning Frans I bij de stervende Leonardo da Vinci. 1760 - 1799. Giuseppe Cades. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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