0168975 - UDU-I 20023144 RIV CZ eng J - Journal Article
Konečný, Lubomír
Ave Caesar, Ave Rudolf!
Studia Rudolphina. č. 2 (2002), s. 38-40. ISSN 1213-5372
R&D Projects: GA AV ČR KSK9056118
Keywords : Rudolf II * parrot * Adriaen de Vries
Subject RIV: AL - Art, Architecture, Cultural Heritage

The parrot decorating the breastplate of Rudolf II on his 1603 bust sculpted Adriaen de Vries harks back to the opinion that this talkative bird is able to greet the ruler. This playful element subtly undermines the celebratory tenor of the bust.
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