Identification title(s): fortune / orb with crossed swords. Fedelia e cosa rara / vigilantibus (title on object). Symbola divina et humana pontificum imperatorum regum (series title). Object type: picture book illustration object number: rp-p-2016-1042-368. Description: an emblem with two scenes. Above, fortuna stands on a sphere with a sail in her hands. Under an orb above two crossed swords. Plus four crowns. This may concern foreign currency of frederick i and christian iii of denmark. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: anonymous, after a print by: aegidius sadeler. Date: 1666. Physical features: engraving; verso with letterpress text. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process) / letterpress. Dimensions: plate edge: h 123 mm × w 65 mm explanation page from jacob typotius, symbola divina & humana pontificum imperatorum regum. Arnhem, j. F. Hagen, 1666 or from the title edition of 1669 or 1679. Typotius' work was first published in 1601 with prints by aegidius sadeler. Subject: what: fortuna as roman personificationorb (symbol of sovereignty; sphere with cross on top), insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, scepter, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral). Who: frederick i (king of denmark and norway). Christian iii (king of denmark and norway). Acquisition: unknown 2016. Date: 1666.
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