Clio

Crispijn de Passe I

Associated Names
Crispijn van de Passe I

Artist, Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637

The image shows a woman seated against a tree, extending her right arm. She has distinct facial features, earrings, and styled hair with adornments. She wears an elaborate gown with textured sleeves, a high lace ruffled collar, and a long skirt. Stacked books are beside her, one labeled "LIVIVS." In the background, there are trees on the left and a scene of a battle on the right. The circular border includes inscriptions in a classical style.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

upper center plate: Crispian de Passe in. / uencor excu. Colon.; around circumference plate: Prima ducum regunique canit gasta inclyta Cleio: Historicis mandatique modis; et fortia facta Heroum, ne tempus edax, ne conterat aetas Inudiosa cauet, longumique extendit in aeuum.; upper center plate: CLIO

Wikidata ID

Q74896145

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