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Portrait of John III of Portugal on horseback
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Portrait of John III of Portugal on horseback

Cornelis Anthonisz. · 1540 - 1544 · houtsnede; hand coloring; paper

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

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John III of Portugal (1502-1557), son and successor of Manuel the Great, who was married to Eleanor of Austria. Married to Catherine, the youngest sister of Emperor Charles V. Depicted as a rider in a black mantle with light fur, dark red skirt, sleeves and leg coverings, on a rearing horse. The horse has yellow and red tack and dark grey saddle cloth. Top right the coat of arms of Portugal.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printJohannes III (koning van Portugal)equestrian state-portraithistorical personsking
Credit linePortret van Johannes III van Portugal te paard. 1540 - 1544. Cornelis Anthonisz.. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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