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Shield of scrollwork with a herm standing before it
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Shield of scrollwork with a herm standing before it

anonymous · c. 1500 - c. 1554 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

The herm has the upper body of a satyr. The foot of the herm is flanked by two centaurs without hindquarters and with turbans on their heads. Hatched background. One of four sheets.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineSchild van rolwerk waarvoor een herme staat. c. 1500 - c. 1554. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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