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Portrait of Giovanni Barbarigo and the Personification of Military Victory
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Portrait of Giovanni Barbarigo and the Personification of Military Victory

Robert van Audenaerd · 1673 - 1743 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Pedestal in the form of a cartouche. On it, a medallion with the portrait of Giovanni Barbarigo on the front. On the back, three small ships fire cannonballs at a large ship. Accompanying text: Tormenti Victoria. On the pedestal sits an angel with a palm branch and a crown, symbols of military victory. She sits on a large anchor and cannon. Behind her are other objects used during a naval battle. The pedestal is flanked by two prisoners of war. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePortret van Giovanni Barbarigo en de personificatie van Militaire Overwinning. 1673 - 1743. Robert van Audenaerd. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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