Rudolf II of Habsburg (German Emperor), Sadeler, Raphael (I), Cologne, Aachen, Hans von, Munich, Allegorical representations of European countries, Francia, France with Pallas and Hermes, verso lower left - stamped, An allegory of France. In the middle under a tree the gods Minerva (domestic skills) and Mercury (trade). Minerva holds a spinning wheel and a shield. On her lap the French crown. Mercury holds his caduceus and a sword in his hands. Next to him a rooster. Around them on the ground lie weaving implements, weapons and musical instruments. Behind them a loom. In the background on the right a banquet and a theatre performance, on the left a battlefield. The print is part of a four-part series with allegorical representations of European countries., print, prints, height 220 mm, width 260 mm, South Netherlands, 1560, print maker, printmaker, 1588 - 1595, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), German, 1552 - 1616-01-06, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing b