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Hector of Troy
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Hector of Troy

Nicolaes de Bruyn · 1582 - 1635 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Hector of Troy, a famous commander from antiquity, on horseback with a banner in hand on the battlefield. He is part of The Nine Worthies. Below the image an inscription in Latin. The image is framed with scrollwork and various animals, such as a cat stalking a mouse, monkeys and rabbits on which two boys are hunting. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHector van Troye. 1582 - 1635. Nicolaes de Bruyn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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