Allegory of writing history, Jan Punt, 1749 print History records the national history in its book. She is in conversation with an allegorical female figure, with wings on the head. Next to her are strength, in armor, and freedom with her lance in hand. Soldiers behind them. In the foreground a lion surrounded by three putti, and various religious attributes. In the air, father time shifts a drapery aside. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving writing and letters. 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa). Fortitude, 'Fortitudo' ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa). Father
Allegory of writing history, Jan Punt, 1749 print History records the national history in its book. She is in conversation with an allegorical female figure, with wings on the head. Next to her are strength, in armor, and freedom with her lance in hand. Soldiers behind them. In the foreground a lion surrounded by three putti, and various religious attributes. In the air, father time shifts a drapery aside. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving writing and letters. 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa). Fortitude, 'Fortitudo' ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa). Father Time, man with wings and scythe. symbols of particular nations, states, districts, etc.
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