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Design for a portrait framed by a snake
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Design for a portrait framed by a snake

Charles Le Brun · 1629 - 1690 · paper; chalk

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

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Design for an engraved portrait of an artist: two women and two genies with Fame at the portrait which is framed by a snake biting its tail.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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designdrawingornaments ~ artFameserpent Ouroboros
Credit lineOntwerp voor een portret omrand door een slang. 1629 - 1690. Charles Le Brun. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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