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Saturn with the constellations Aquarius and Capricorn in an architectural frame
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Saturn with the constellations Aquarius and Capricorn in an architectural frame

Monogrammist ANDL · 1483 - 1581 · houtsnede; paper

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

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The god Saturn as personification of the planet Saturn with his attributes, a sickle and a snake biting its tail. The god holds his son to devour him. At his feet are the constellations Aquarius and Capricorn, his planetary children. He stands on a pedestal in an architectural frame decorated with ornaments. In the frieze at the bottom, a star is depicted in a medallion, flanked by playing putti. The print is printed with multiple woodblocks.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSaturnus met sterrenbeelden Waterman en Steenbok in architecturale omlijsting. 1483 - 1581. Monogrammist ANDL. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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