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History gives the Art of Painting a quill to record the histories of the Dutch princes
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History gives the Art of Painting a quill to record the histories of the Dutch princes

Bernard Picart · 1732 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Allegorical representation in which History gives a quill to Painting to record the histories of the Dutch princes. She points to a tapestry on which the Dutch Maiden, accompanied by Faith, Liberty, Thetis, Mars, and Mercury, and along the edges medallions with portraits of Dutch princes. On the left in the background, a battle. With a seven-line inscription in Dutch.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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titelpaginaprintFaith, 'Fides''Pittura' (Ripa)(story of) Thetis
Credit lineGeschiedenis geeft de Schilderkunst een schrijfveer om de geschiedenissen van de Nederlandse vorsten op te tekenen. 1732. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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