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Portrait of Francesco Barbarigo and the personifications of Africa, Europe, America, and Asia
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Portrait of Francesco Barbarigo and the personifications of Africa, Europe, America, and Asia

Robert van Audenaerd · 1673 - 1743 · engraving; paper

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

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Pedestal in the form of a cartouche. On it a medallion with on the front the portrait of Francesco Barbarigo. On the back an eagle on a globe. The pedestal is surrounded by the female personifications of the four continents. Africa is a woman with the head of an elephant on her head. Around her neck and arm a string of coral. In her right hand a scorpion and in her left a cornucopia with ears of corn. At her feet some snakes. Next to her stands Europe with a crown on her head and in her right hand a temple. With her left hand she shows a crown, scepter and tiara. America is depicted with headdress and bow and arrow. Asia is a woman with a flower wreath and an incense burner. Next to her stands a camel. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePortret van Francesco Barbarigo en de personificaties van Afrika, Europa, Amerika en Azië. 1673 - 1743. Robert van Audenaerd. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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