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Emperor Otto Surrenders Constantia to Frederick
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Emperor Otto Surrenders Constantia to Frederick

Catharina Questiers · 1655 · etching; paper

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

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Scene from the comedy 'Den geheymen minnaar'. Emperor Ottho, seated on his throne, shows his generosity by 'giving up' the woman he loves, Constantia, to his favorite Frederick, who also loves her.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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titelpaginaprinttheatre, theatrical performancecomedy
Credit lineKeizer Ottho staat Constantia af aan Frederik. 1655. Catharina Questiers. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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