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Chariots of Venus and Apollo
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Chariots of Venus and Apollo

Meester van de Dobbelsteen · c. 1530 - c. 1560 · engraving; intaglio printmaking technique; paper

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

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On the left Apollo in his chariot with four horses harnessed side by side. On the right Venus's chariot is drawn by an eagle, a peacock, a sea-horse, and the three-headed dog Cerberus with a snake's tail. Top left Jupiter with lightning bolt, top right a swan and Cupid with his bow. Italian text in two columns in the lower margin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printwater-birds: swanRoman chariot, quadriga ~ triumph
Credit lineWagens van Venus en Apollo. c. 1530 - c. 1560. Meester van de Dobbelsteen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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