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Allegory on the tragedy
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Allegory on the tragedy

Jan Caspar Philips · 1736 - 1775 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Allegory on tragedy: Minerva as patroness of the arts, pointing to attributes symbolizing theater and poetry. In the sky flies an angel, with in hand a coat of arms with French lilies. On medallions and ribbons names of classical and contemporary writers.

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print'Poesia' (Ripa)Minerva as patronessFrance
Credit lineAllegorie op het treurspel. 1736 - 1775. Jan Caspar Philips. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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