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Allard, Abraham, 1676?-1725

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  • The open tomb of Pallas is visited by a group of visitors. Etching.
  • Men and women inspect the open grave of Venus. Etching.
  • Kings examine the skeleton of King Croesus; allegory of vanity in the face of death. Etching by A. Allard.
  • Mars lies in his monumental tomb and is surrounded by soldiers. Etching.
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    Men and women inspect the open grave of Venus. Etching.

    | Reference: 34915i
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    A mountain, representing the battle of Mons (Bergen), giving birth to a mouse (representing the French army) which is killed by a man representing the Grand Alliance. Etching attributed to A. Allard, 1709.

    | Date: [1709] | Reference: 2139917i
    Part of: Lust-hof van Momus.
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    Pope Clement XI closes the temple of Janus, while the Emperor Joseph I exchanges his palm branch for the olive-branch; representing the peace treaty between Pope Clement XI and Emperor Joseph I, 1709, as a precursor of a general peace. Etching attributed to A. Allard, 1710.

    | Date: [1710] | Reference: 2141443i
    Part of: Lust-hof van Momus.
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    Mars lies in his monumental tomb and is surrounded by soldiers. Etching.

    | Reference: 34927i
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    Kings examine the skeleton of King Croesus; allegory of vanity in the face of death. Etching by A. Allard.

    | Reference: 26744i
    Part of: 't lust-hof van Momus.
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