Jan van Kessel
(1626-1679)
The Four Continents: Europe,
1664
Material / Technology / Carrier
Kupfer
Dimensions of the object
48,4 x 67,1 (Mitteltafel) cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 8
Acquisition
1799 aus der Galerie Mannheim
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Jan van Kessel, Die vier Erdteile: Europa, 1664, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/JzG6WOD4WO (Last updated on 24.08.2023)
Europe with the Habsburg crown is under the protection of the Catholic Church, symbolised by the Castle of the Holy Angel, formerly used by popes. In peacetime (trophy-like arrangement of military equipment) and under wise rule, the sciences flourish (folios, globe); abundance prevails (horn of plenty).
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