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Two winged lions
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Two winged lions

anonymous · 1548 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

The lions have lower bodies of scrolling vines and sit on either side of a three-legged table. Draped over it is a cloth with a lion's head. Belongs to a series of six sheets.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printornamentprentgriffin (lion/eagle)'Griffo' (Ripa)
Credit lineTwee gevleugelde leeuwen. 1548. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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