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Procession of Elephants and Figures before a Ruler
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Procession of Elephants and Figures before a Ruler

anonymous · 1676 · etching; paper

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

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Above several figures on a procession of elephants. In the foreground soldiers are making music and behind them men are carrying goods to the water. In the distance to the left a naval battle. Below a large group of people bows before a ruler. On the left figures bring goods, probably gifts. Top left: fol. 117.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratiecarrying somethingthe soldierthe soldier's lifebattle (+ sailing-ships)
Credit lineStoet olifanten en figuren bij een heerser. 1676. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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