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History gives painting a pen to record the histories of the Dutch princes
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History gives painting a pen to record the histories of the Dutch princes

Bernard Picart · in or before 1732 · etching; engraving; prepared paper

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

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Allegorical representation in which History gives Painting a quill to record the histories of the Dutch princes. She points to a tapestry featuring the Dutch Maiden, accompanied by Liberty, Faith, Thetis, Mars, and Mercury, and along the edges medallions with portraits of Dutch princes. In the background on the left, a battle. With a seven-line inscription in Dutch.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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titelpaginaprint'Pittura' (Ripa)'Historia''Historia' (Ripa)
Credit lineGeschiedenis geeft de Schilderkunst een schrijfveer om de geschiedenissen van de Nederlandse vorsten op te tekenen. in or before 1732. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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