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Jupiter and a Warship with the Arms of Alessandro Farnese
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Jupiter and a Warship with the Arms of Alessandro Farnese

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1585 · plakken; engraving; hand coloring; paper; parchment (animal material)

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

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A warship decorated with the arms of Alessandro Farnese. On the boat a pedestal with the title of the print series. On the pedestal sits Jupiter with his eagle, the coat of arms of Philip II, and a celestial map in his hands. The title print of a print series about the influence of the planets over regions. Below the scene a Latin poem of praise. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineJupiter en een oorlogsschip met het wapen van Alessandro Farnese. 1585. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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