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Star and moon blown out / Chimaera sees sword and shield
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Star and moon blown out / Chimaera sees sword and shield

anonymous · 1666 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

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

About this work

An emblem with two representations. Above, the wind blows away a star and crescent moon. Below, a shield and sword appear in the clouds attached to a chimaera, a lion-like creature with a snake's tail. These are devices of Emperor Rudolf II.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratieweaponschimera (lion/goat/snake)'Chimera' (Ripa)
Credit lineSter en maan weggeblazen / Chimaera ziet zwaard en schild. 1666. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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