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5311235
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Prints / graphics
Title
I. MAURITIUS GRAVE VAN NAS:SOUW GENERAEL IN BRASILIEN.
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10,7 x 6,7
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Portrait bust to the right within oval of Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen (1604-1679), nicknamed the Brazilian. He was count and prince of Nassau-Siegen in Germany; at the end of the Dutch Revolt field marshal in Dutch service; and Governor General of Dutch Brazil (1636-1644). He wears armor. In a cartouche are name and titles. Copper engraving, maker unknown. Made around 1660. Source: Rijksmuseum, 2015.

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