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River God of Amsterdam Crowned by a Muse
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River God of Amsterdam Crowned by a Muse

anonymous · 1700 - 1800 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The river god of the Amstel or IJ is crowned with a laurel wreath by a muse. She holds a roll of paper in her hand above the fire of an altar. On a monument the coat of arms of Amsterdam.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printcrowning with laurelsingle MusesAmsterdam
Credit lineStroomgod van Amsterdam gelauwerd door een muze. 1700 - 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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