Portrait of Andries de Graeff
In assuming power, the mayors of Amsterdam were inspired by the ancient Roman Republic. This is powerfully expressed in this imposing portrait bust of Andries de Graeff. With his cloak wrapped to resemble a Classical toga, the mayor had himself immortalized in marble in the guise of a Roman consul, as is suggested by the letters ‘COS’ (the abbreviation for a consul in ancient Rome) following his name on the pedestal.
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Portrait of Andries de Graeff
In assuming power, the mayors of Amsterdam were inspired by the ancient Roman Republic. This is powerfully expressed in this imposing portrait bust of Andries de Graeff. With his cloak wrapped to resemble a Classical toga, the mayor had himself immortalized in marble in the guise of a Roman consul, as is suggested by the letters ‘COS’ (the abbreviation for a consul in ancient Rome) following his name on the pedestal.
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De Amsterdamse burgemeesters w ...... am op het voetstuk suggereert.
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In assuming power, the mayors ...... wing his name on the pedestal.
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Rijksmuseum
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Portrait of Andries de Graeff
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Portret van Andries de Graeff
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created
1661
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1661
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extent
breedte 76 cm
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depth 22.4 cm
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depth 36 cm
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diepte 22,4 cm
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diepte 36 cm
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gewicht 237 kg
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grondvlak breedte 22,4 cm
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height 76 cm
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hoogte 76 cm
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weight 237 kg
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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temporal
derde kwart 17e eeuw
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third quarter 17th century
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