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French allegory in which Louis XIV compares himself to the sun, 1672
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French allegory in which Louis XIV compares himself to the sun, 1672

anonymous · 1672 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

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

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Dutch version of an originally French sheet justifying the war with the Netherlands. With an explanation of the emblem of the French king, in which he compares himself to the sun and in which the Dutch Lion is conquered (FMH no. 2331A). Below the image the French verse, and the Dutch translation, on the preparations the French are making for the campaign in 1672. The sheet is signed with the name 'Phaëton'. The original French emblem was made by Sebastien le Clerc.

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printpropagandaprentRampjaar (Disaster Year)
Credit lineFranse allegorie waarin Lodewijk XIV zich vergelijkt met de zon, 1672. 1672. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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