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Man with a Sword and Scales, Possibly Scipio Africanus Major
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Man with a Sword and Scales, Possibly Scipio Africanus Major

Quirin Boel · 1660 · etching; paper

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

About this work

On the left, the personified moderation pours water from a jug into a basin. The personified victory crowns the Roman soldier in the center, possibly Scipio Africanus Major. In the foreground lies a river god. In the background, a hilly landscape. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMan met zwaard en weegschaal, mogelijk Scipio Africanus Major. 1660. Quirin Boel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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