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Certificate of Employment (Arbeitsbescheinigung) of the Guild of Farriers and Weaponsmiths (Huf- und Waffenschmiede) of Dresden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellowed paper with a rectangular text area in the center containing black calligraphy. The text area has a decorative border with intricate designs, including curled lines and floral patterns. At the top of the border are two figurines standing on either side of a crest or coat of arms, and an image of a ship with sails above it. The bottom of the border features an illustration of a cityscape with buildings, a bridge, and a river. The cityscape includes several towers and spires, with a large central building. The sky above the cityscape has clouds. The document appears to be an old certificate, specifically a Certificate of Employment from the Guild of Farriers and Weaponsmiths of Dresden.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1769
Medium
Engraving on paper
Culture
German, Dresden
Dimensions
599 × 509 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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