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Double-headed eagle with a cross / River god Danube
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Double-headed eagle with a cross / River god Danube

anonymous · 1666 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

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

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An emblem with two representations. Above, a double-headed crowned eagle with a crucifix on its breast. Below, the river god Danube. These are the devices of Emperor Ferdinand I.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratiedouble-headed eagle'Danubio' (Ripa)
Credit lineDubbelkoppige adelaar met kruisbeeld / Riviergod Danube. 1666. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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