Allegory of the good state, In a vestibule a man sits on a throne, a book on a desk next to him. A group of people are having their meal at his feet. Servants arrive. In the background you can see that construction work is taking place outside: sowing, plowing and a tower being built or repaired. Below the representation a line of Latin text (Eccles. 10:17-18)., print, print maker: Jacques de Gheyn (II), (mentioned on object), after design by: Karel van Mander (I), (mentioned on object), publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), (mentioned on object), Netherlands, 1588, paper, engraving, height

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