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Two Moors on a dromedary
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Two Moors on a dromedary

Abraham de Bruyn · 1577 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Cartouche with an image of dromedary and two riders to the right. The dromedary is walking. His two riders are of Moorish origin. One holds a bow and shoots an arrow. The print has a German inscription and Latin title. Print originally from 'Equitum descripcio...', 1577.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
kostuumprenthoofed animals: dromedarywarfare
Credit lineTwee Moren op een dromedaris. 1577. Abraham de Bruyn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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