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Epitaph for the deceased Princess Anna of Hanover, 1759
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Epitaph for the deceased Princess Anna of Hanover, 1759

Caspar Jacobsz. Philips · 1752 - 1789 · etching; paper

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

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Monumental memorial stone for Princess Anna of Hanover, who died in 1759. Monument constructed from flags, allegorical female figures, and a royal ermine mantle, crowned by a skeleton wearing a king's crown. Centrally, the princess's coat of arms held by a lion and a unicorn. Marked in the upper right: XIV.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printAnna van Hannover'Vanitas' symbolsepitaphDelftDood van Anna van Hannover (1759)
Credit lineEpitaaf voor de overleden prinses Anna van Hannover, 1759. 1752 - 1789. Caspar Jacobsz. Philips. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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