Allegorical homage Aan Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz, Ignaz Unterberger, 1790 print Hommage at Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz, presumably because of his share in the Renversement des Alliances. His portrait bust is central. Behind the bust is an owl. The bust is on a pedestal with inscription, which is supported by a sphinx and a lion. The portrait bust is crowned with a laurel wreath through immortality (immortalita). For immortality stands a personification of Hungary such as Pannonia, with city crown and shield. On the left is a male personification (possibly a personification of the virtues of a good
Allegorical homage Aan Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz, Ignaz Unterberger, 1790 print Hommage at Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz, presumably because of his share in the Renversement des Alliances. His portrait bust is central. Behind the bust is an owl. The bust is on a pedestal with inscription, which is supported by a sphinx and a lion. The portrait bust is crowned with a laurel wreath through immortality (immortalita). For immortality stands a personification of Hungary such as Pannonia, with city crown and shield. On the left is a male personification (possibly a personification of the virtues of a good leader) with scales, heart on a chain and escula monkey with three men's heads in different ages. He leans on a book. On the far left a river goddess, possibly from the Danube. At the top of the show, an angel flies on a praise. paper etching Immortality, Imperishableness; 'Immortalità' (Ripa). historical persons. personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion. sphinx (lion/woman); 'Sfinge' (Ripa). protective weapons: shield. personification of river Danube; 'Danubio' (Ripa). caduceus (staff with two snakes, attribute of Mercury). heart symbolism. scales. angels
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