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Medallion with the personification of History
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Medallion with the personification of History

Bernard Picart · 1728 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Medallion with the personification of History at a writing desk surrounded by putti holding various editions of the works of Boileau. Surrounding the scene is the motto: Dum Lego Colligo. Ornamental border.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printornamentprentornaments ~ artbook'Historia''Historia' (Ripa)
Credit lineMedaillon met de personificatie van Geschiedenis. 1728. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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