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Power of the King
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Power of the King

Zacharias Dolendo · 1595 - 1596 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Various people bring their treasures to the king who sits on his throne. Two men carry large vases with coins, another man brings a bale of expensive fabrics. In the background a new palace is being built and an army is marching to war. Bottom left a reference to the text in 3 Esdras 3-4. Verses in Latin below the representation. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMacht van de koning. 1595 - 1596. Zacharias Dolendo. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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