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Knight on horseback striking down an enemy / Initial M in a laurel wreath
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Knight on horseback striking down an enemy / Initial M in a laurel wreath

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 knight on horseback pierces his enemy with a lance. Below, a laurel wreath with the initial M, accompanied by a crown and orb. These are devices of Emperor Maximilian II.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratiegarland, wreath
Credit lineRidder te paard steekt vijand neer / Initiaal M in een lauwerkrans. 1666. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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