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Cartouche for the Coat of Arms of a Cardinal
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Cartouche for the Coat of Arms of a Cardinal

Francesco Villamena · c. 1576 - 1624 · engraving; intaglio printmaking technique; paper

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

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In the center an empty cartouche, possibly intended for interchangeable coats of arms. To the left and right an allegorical figure and above the cartouche a cardinal's hat carried by three putti. To the right a blindfolded Amor.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printornament ~ cartouche
Credit lineCartouche voor het wapenschild van een kardinaal. c. 1576 - 1624. Francesco Villamena. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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