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Explanations of the first six signs of the zodiac
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Explanations of the first six signs of the zodiac

Jan Philipsz Schabaelje · 1653 - 1654 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Explanations for the first six signs of the zodiac (March–August): Aries (Ram), Taurus (Bull), Gemini (Twins), Cancer (Cancer), Leo (Lion), and Virgo (Virgin). The text begins with a small decorated initial D. The leaf is part of an album.

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Credit lineToelichtingen bij de eerste zes tekens van de dierenriem. 1653 - 1654. Jan Philipsz Schabaelje. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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