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Title page with Ferdinand of Austria as Mars
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Cardinal-Infant Ferdinand as Mars, standing on a city wall. In his right hand he holds a baton of command. Victory crowns him with a laurel wreath. Left various angels with empty shields. In the foreground defeated enemies and three river gods. In the frame on the city wall is the title. Title print for a series of 42 illustrating the publication of the description of the entry of Cardinal-Infant Ferdinand of Austria in Ghent on 28 January 1635 as the new governor for the Spanish Netherlands.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineTitelprent met Ferdinand van Oostenrijk als Mars. 1636. Pieter de Jode (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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