The female personification of the continent of Europe. As queen of the world she wears a crown and holds a sceptre. In front of her kneels a woman with the horn of plenty. At her feet lie objects symbolising the arts and sciences. In the background on the left a flock of sheep and deer. On the right in the background a face of Rome. In the margin a six-line caption, in three columns, in Latin, Europe The four continents (title series)., print maker: Crispijn van de Passe (I), Crispijn van de Passe (I), (mentioned on object), Balth. Pegand., (mentioned on object), Cologne, c. 1589 - c. 1611, paper, engraving, h 184 mm × w 226 mm
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