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Armored Arm with Sword / Walking Ox
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Armored Arm with Sword / Walking Ox

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 scenes. Above, an armored arm emerging from the clouds holding a sword. Below, a walking ox or bull with a chain around its neck and a coat of arms on its back. These are possibly the devices of the kings of Sicily.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineGeharnaste arm met zwaard / Lopende os. 1666. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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