Stedenmaagd van Culemborg in kasteelvertrek by Caspar Jacobsz. Philips

Stedenmaagd van Culemborg in kasteelvertrek 1752 - 1753

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"Stedenmaagd van Culemborg in kasteelvertrek" is an etching created by Caspar Jacobsz. Philips in 1752-1753. The artwork depicts the personified city of Culemborg, Netherlands, sitting on a throne in a grand interior. A cherub holds a scroll with a depiction of Culemborg's coat of arms, while a window reveals a tower, likely the local castle. The elaborate frame with ribbons and text highlights its symbolic nature, signifying a historical depiction of the city. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

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