Allegory of Amsterdam Title page for Casparus Commelin, Beschryvinge the city of Amsterdam, 1693 Beschryvinge the city of Amsterdam (title object) Title page with allegorical depiction of Amsterdam. The personification of Amsterdam sits on a throne in her hands the caduceus and the coat of arms of Amsterdam. Behind her stands Minerva, in her hand a lance with a hat, a symbol of freedom. In addition to the personification Minerva Fairness and Faith. Up in the air Fame flies with praise and sprinkle two flying putti about the cornucopia of Amsterdam. Among the throne riviergoden. Manufacturer t
Allegory of Amsterdam Title page for Casparus Commelin, Beschryvinge the city of Amsterdam, 1693 Beschryvinge the city of Amsterdam (title object) Title page with allegorical depiction of Amsterdam. The personification of Amsterdam sits on a throne in her hands the caduceus and the coat of arms of Amsterdam. Behind her stands Minerva, in her hand a lance with a hat, a symbol of freedom. In addition to the personification Minerva Fairness and Faith. Up in the air Fame flies with praise and sprinkle two flying putti about the cornucopia of Amsterdam. Among the throne riviergoden. Manufacturer two: print maker: Gilliam van der Gouwen (indicated on object) to drawing of: Philip Tidemann (indicated on object) publisher: Aart Dircksz. Oossaan (possible) Place manufacture: Amsterdam Date: 1693 Physical features: car material: paper Technique: engra (printing process) Dimensions: plate edge b 170 mm x H 390 mmToelichtingTitelpagina for Casparus Commelin, Beschrye of Amsterdam. Amsterdam by Aart Dircksz Oossaan, 1693. Subject: coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.) river-god (or story) Minerva (Pallas Athena) Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa) Faith, "Faith"; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica' 'Fede christiana', 'Fede Christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtue Justice, 'Justice'; "Giustitia divina '(Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtuescaduceus (staff with two snakes, attribute of Mercury)" Cornucopia "Horn of Plentycupids' Amores ',' amoretti '' putti'
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