The Just Prince (Allegory of Good Government), The Just Prince (Allegory of Good Government). The blind monarch seated on throne, with scepter in hands and eyes closed, surrounded by counselors without hands. Below an inscription and two Bible texts. The depiction is based on Andrea Alciati's emblem with explanations in Dutch texts: the good prince is blind and judges without regard to the person, and his counsellors are insensitive to gifts (represented by their handless arms)., print maker: Lambertus Suavius, after own design by: Lambertus Suavius, after design by: Andrea Alciato, (mentioned
The Just Prince (Allegory of Good Government), The Just Prince (Allegory of Good Government). The blind monarch seated on throne, with scepter in hands and eyes closed, surrounded by counselors without hands. Below an inscription and two Bible texts. The depiction is based on Andrea Alciati's emblem with explanations in Dutch texts: the good prince is blind and judges without regard to the person, and his counsellors are insensitive to gifts (represented by their handless arms)., print maker: Lambertus Suavius, after own design by: Lambertus Suavius, after design by: Andrea Alciato, (mentioned on object), print maker: Low Countries, after own design by: Low Countries, after design by: Europe, c. 1560 - c. 1570, paper, engraving, height 252 mm × width 209 mm, height 304 mm × width 246 mm
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