Cartouche with allegory of the history of Syria and Egypt, Title page for: Kornelis Westerbaen, Algemeene histori, 1743, An old man enthroned on a wall holding in his hand a scepter with an eye, symbolizing vigilance in state administration, is handed a crown. On the left, a painting showing the library of the Ptolomies. On the right in the background a soldier climbing into Cleopatra's house on Octavius' orders. In the frame of the cartouche medallions with portraits of Ptolemy and Seleucus., print maker: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Jan Caspar Philips, (men
Cartouche with allegory of the history of Syria and Egypt, Title page for: Kornelis Westerbaen, Algemeene histori, 1743, An old man enthroned on a wall holding in his hand a scepter with an eye, symbolizing vigilance in state administration, is handed a crown. On the left, a painting showing the library of the Ptolomies. On the right in the background a soldier climbing into Cleopatra's house on Octavius' orders. In the frame of the cartouche medallions with portraits of Ptolemy and Seleucus., print maker: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), publisher: Hermanus Besseling, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1743, paper, engraving, etching, height 171 mm × width 123 mm
Size: 2182px × 3007px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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