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Harbour with ships, in the sky the fall of Icarus
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Harbour with ships, in the sky the fall of Icarus

Robert de Baudous · 1591 - 1623 · engraving; paper

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

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A harbor with two large ships. A group of fishermen hangs their nets to dry and counts their catch. In the background a city. In the air the fall of Icarus, and Daedalus looking back indignantly. Below the print a verse in Latin and a poem in Dutch about moderation.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHaven met schepen, in de lucht de val van Icarus. 1591 - 1623. Robert de Baudous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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