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Crane by a Vine / Tree with Birds
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Crane by a Vine / Tree with Birds

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, a crane with a stone in its foot in front of a vine. Beside it a medallion with Janus head. Below, a tree populated by birds.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratiebirdsJanus' head, two-faced head
Credit lineKraanvogel bij een wijnstok / Boom met vogels. 1666. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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