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Elephants in the triumphal procession for Julius Caesar
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Elephants in the triumphal procession for Julius Caesar

Robert van Audenaerd · 1692 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Elephants also march in the triumphal procession in honor of Julius Caesar. The elephants each carry a candelabrum with fire on their backs and a basket with flowers and fruit on their heads. They are decorated with richly embroidered cloths and chains with bells.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printtriumph of Caesartrunked animals: elephant
Credit lineOlifanten in de triomfstoet voor Julius Caesar. 1692. Robert van Audenaerd. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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