Famous and notorious Rijkaards, 1563 print A parade of famous examples of ancient rich people. At the front in the Pythius procession, with a vine made of gold and precious wine in his hand. Then Lucullus, the rich Roman magistrate and glutton. He wears a banner with a chicken pie. Behind him Crassus, who drinks from a cup. This is an allusion at its thirst for money and his death (stitched in melted gold). After Crassus, the dictator Sulla with a sword and a lance, Croesus as richly clad king and Midas with midasors come under his crown. Under the show a verse in Latin and a French and Dutch
Famous and notorious Rijkaards, 1563 print A parade of famous examples of ancient rich people. At the front in the Pythius procession, with a vine made of gold and precious wine in his hand. Then Lucullus, the rich Roman magistrate and glutton. He wears a banner with a chicken pie. Behind him Crassus, who drinks from a cup. This is an allusion at its thirst for money and his death (stitched in melted gold). After Crassus, the dictator Sulla with a sword and a lance, Croesus as richly clad king and Midas with midasors come under his crown. Under the show a verse in Latin and a French and Dutch caption in book print. This print is part of an album. paper engraving / letterpress printing (story of) M. Licinius Crassus. male persons from classical history (LUCULLUS). male persons from classical history (PYTHIUS). male persons from classical history (SULLA). (story of) Midas. (story of) Croesus king of Lydia. contemplating one's own riches
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