Allegorical title page with Vlijt, Jan Caspar Philips, 1751 print. text sheet Minerva guides Vlijt to an old wise man. He holds her a mirror ahead and points to the title. He is accompanied by Eendracht. In the background Mercury in a niche with a statue of justice. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving / letterpress printing Carefulness, Diligence; 'Diligenza' (Ripa). (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mercury; Mercury as patron. Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues

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