Allegorical representation with the city maiden of Amsterdam and the IJ River, De Ystroom (title on object), Allegorical representation with the city maiden of Amsterdam on the left and leaning on her leg a river god as a personification of the IJ River. Behind them Mercury with winged hat and staff. In the background a throne with columns in the form of personifications of the four continents. On the top of the throne the title and the coat of arms of Amsterdam. At the top right in the sky the sun god Apollo., print maker: Romeyn de Hooghe, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Romeyn

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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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