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Equestrian Portrait of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor
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Equestrian Portrait of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor

Gustav Adolph Müller · 1705 - 1767 · etching; paper

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

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Emperor Joseph I depicted on horseback, surrounded by symbolic references to his deeds as a ruler. In the foreground kneels his trusted advisor, Eugene of Savoy, offering him advice via a book. He is flanked by Minerva, symbol of wisdom.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printJozef I (Duits keizer)Eugenius van Savoyeequestrian state-portraitarmourhistorical persons
Credit lineRuiterportret van Jozef I, Rooms keizer. 1705 - 1767. Gustav Adolph Müller. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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