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Harpy
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Harpy

Melchior Lorck · 1582 · houtsnede; paper

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

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A harpy or possibly an Islamic angel. A mythical winged creature half woman half bird of prey.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratieharpy (fabulous bird)'Arpie' (Ripa)
Credit lineHarpij. 1582. Melchior Lorck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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