Arkivism
Asia
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Asia

Julius Goltzius · 1575 - 1610 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

The female personification of the continent Asia sits on a cart drawn by two dromedaries. She waves with a vessel of incense. To the left in the background elephants. To the rear right a battle. The print is part of a four-part series with personifications of the four continents.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAzië. 1575 - 1610. Julius Goltzius. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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