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Die Durchlauch tigste Hoch gebohne furstin und Frau Frau MAGDALENA SIBYLLA c.1668-82
Engraving | 52.7 x 41.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 610121
Nicolas Häublein (fl.1666-82)
Die Durchlauch tigste Hoch gebohne furstin und Frau Frau MAGDALENA SIBYLLA c.1668-82
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Engraving of Magdalene Sibylla of Saxony, Duchess of Saxe-Altenburg. Bust length with hair in ringlets, lace hood fastened with a pearl clasp, pear earrings, lace collar, and a gown with a jewelled bodice. Within a wreathed oval border supported by angelic figures, accompanied by the figure of Death to the left and the figure of Time to the right. Above, two putti hold banners bearing German inscriptions, flying on either side of the Duchesses monogram. With German inscription on entablature, with a view of the Duchess lying in state in an open coffin below. Cut down.
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52.7 x 41.1 cm (sheet of paper)
51.6 x 40.5 cm (image)
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