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In the lower center two astronomers sit on either side of a herm carrying a globe
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Copy after a print by Jacques Androuet Ducerceau, based on a flat decoration by Enea Vico. Sheet from a series of architectural fantasies and grotesques with mythical creatures, garlands, candelabras, and mascarons.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineMidden onder zitten twee astronomen ter weerszijden van een herme die een bol draagt. c. 1525 - 1594. Hans Sibmacher. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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