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Medal with a landscape over which the sun pours its rays
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Medal with a landscape over which the sun pours its rays

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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Medal depicting the sun shining over a landscape where grain is growing. With the motto: Foecundis Ignibus Ardet. The scene symbolizes the role of Louis XIV, King of France, as protector of the arts. Banners and coat of arms ornaments around the edge.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printornamentprentNicolas Boileauornaments ~ artlandscapes
Credit linePenning met een landschap waarover de zon haar stralen uitstort. 1728. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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