Portrait of Gregorio Barbarigo and the personifications of generosity, education and concern, Robert van Audenaerd, 1673 - 1743 print Pedest in the form of a cartouche. A medallion with the portrait of Gregorio Barbarigo, bishop of Padua on the front. On the back is the bishop under a canopy with an gospel book. The kneeling priest for him puts his hand on the book. Behind the pedestal with the medallion is education, a bearded man in Toga. He holds a mirror with the saying: Cautus ERIS, see yourself and you will become wise). To his right is the female personification of concern or concern (s

Portrait of Gregorio Barbarigo and the personifications of generosity, education and concern, Robert van Audenaerd, 1673 - 1743 print Pedest in the form of a cartouche. A medallion with the portrait of Gregorio Barbarigo, bishop of Padua on the front. On the back is the bishop under a canopy with an gospel book. The kneeling priest for him puts his hand on the book. Behind the pedestal with the medallion is education, a bearded man in Toga. He holds a mirror with the saying: Cautus ERIS, see yourself and you will become wise). To his right is the female personification of concern or concern (sollecitudine). She has wings and her attributes are the rooster on her feet, the sun that rises from the sea and two hourglasses. To the left of the man the personification of generosity with eagle on the head. A passer in her right hand. She wears two Cornucopia. The horn of abundance that is directed down is filled with jewelry, money and a crown. The horn that is directed upwards is filled with flowers and fruits. The print is part of an album. paper engraving medal (considered as a piece of sculpture, regardless of its specific function). Alertness, Vigilance; 'Guardia', 'Vigilanza', 'Vigilanza per difendersi & oppugnare altri' (Ripa). mirror. 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty. hourglass. sunrise. fowl (cock, hen, chicken, etc.). compasses. Generosity, Liberality; 'GenerositÃ ', 'LiberalitÃ ' (Ripa). symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ education; 'Ammaestramento', Dottrina', 'Educatione', 'Istitutione' (Ripa)

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