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Portrait of Tacitus, flanked by two Roman soldiers, and Mars
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Portrait of Tacitus, flanked by two Roman soldiers, and Mars

Cornelis van Dalen (I) · 1645 · engraving; paper

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

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With Mars enthroned on a pedestal with title, surrounded by him by war booty. Below that a portrait of Publius Cornelius Tacitus in a cartouche flanked by two Roman soldiers.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
titelpaginaprintPublius Cornelius Tacituspredatory birds: eaglehistorical personsthe soldierthe soldier's life
Credit linePortret van Tacitus, geflankeerd door twee Romeinse soldaten, en Mars. 1645. Cornelis van Dalen (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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