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Two caryatids with vases on their heads at the corners of a chimney piece
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Two caryatids with vases on their heads at the corners of a chimney piece

anonymous · 1520 - 1561 · etching; paper

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

About this work

Each caryatid has two children with her. From a series consisting of a title page and 66 leaves with mantelpieces, decorated with columns, herm figures, cartouches, garlands, and mascarons. All mantelpieces are equipped with fire irons.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineTwee kariatiden met vazen op hun hoofd op de hoeken van een schoorsteenmantel. 1520 - 1561. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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