The happy state of the Netherlands, 1603, Allegorical representation of the happy state of the Republic of the United Netherlands in the year 1603. In the foreground Prince Maurits and Frederik Hendrik as military protectors of the state on either side of the Dutch Lion with lances and hats of freedom. Left and right a row of statesmen and soldiers. In the middle the three pillars of Justice (Justitia), Religion (Religio) and Politics (Politia) and the Dutch Virgin sitting on the foundation of Christ. To the left of this a statue of Love, the liberal arts are practiced, a palm tree with the

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