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Triumph of Painting on Parnassus

Pietro Testa · 1621 - 1650 · etching; paper

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

About this work

The personification of painting rides on a chariot drawn by two horses. She is crowned with a laurel wreath by the three Graces. Other gods on Parnassus welcome Painting. She rides on her chariot under a rainbow with Iris. Dedication on a ribbon bottom right.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

print 'Gratie' (Ripa)

Credit lineTriomf van de schilderkunst op de Parnassus. 1621 - 1650. Pietro Testa. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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