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Emperor

Wenceslaus Hollar after Hans Holbein the Younger after Abraham van Diepenbeeck

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a central scene with a regal figure seated on a throne, accompanied by a skeletal being. Surrounding them are standing figures in historical attire, with an hourglass and symbols of power at the base. The border contains additional figures holding weapons, and ornamental items adorn the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1651
Medium
etching with border "Minerva and Hercules" (Pennington 233B)
Dimensions
3412 × 4186 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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