Allegory of the conquest of damiate in 1219. [image]. - [c. 1750]. - drawing on paper: pen in black and brush in gray; 22x32 cm not signed. - with watermark: iv. Based on the watermark and style, it is dated to the mid-18th century, even though the year 1648 is written in roman numerals on the verso. The pendant of this drawing 53-001666 k has the watermark 'lelie'. Attributable to tako hajo jelgersma? depicted is a female figure, symbolizing victory, standing in a vessel on which the coats of arms of the haarlem people who participated in the conquest of damiate are hung. - water gods and goddesses surround the ship. Origin: donated in 1921 by dr. J. F. M. Sterck in heemstede. - center left damaged identification number: 53-000024 k. Date: 1750.
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