Afrika, Philips Galle (attributed to workshop of), after Marcus Gheeraerts (I), 1547 - 1622 print The personification of Africa, standing on a pedestal surrounded by ornamental decorations. She has a Takekebos in her hands and is flanked by an elephant and a lion. Above her a chameleon and two Africans. At the bottom of the print two sea monsters. The print is part of a series over the four continents. print maker: Antwerpafter design by: Brugespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Africa represented allegorically; 'Africa' (Ripa). ornament ~ arabesque

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Photo credit: © piemags/rmn / Alamy / Afripics
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