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Two-headed eagle attacked by snakes / Laurel wreath with inscription
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Two-headed eagle attacked by snakes / Laurel wreath with inscription

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 scenes. Above, a double-headed eagle stands on a mountain peak near the sun; the bird is attacked by snakes. Below, a laurel wreath with text dated 1596. This is the device of Emperor Rudolf II.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratiedouble-headed eaglegarland, wreath
Credit lineTweekoppige adelaar aangevallen door slangen / Lauwerkrans met tekst. 1666. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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