Allegory on True Patriotism, 1788, Mathias de Sallieth, After Hieronymus Lapis, 1788 - 1790 print Extensive allegory on the occasion of the recovery of Stadholder Willem V in 1788. At an obelisk, the prince (in Roman costume) from the Netherlands Lion receives the commanda caf, his wife and children on the right, also in classical robe. The Dutch Virgin is central to the monument. In the clouds Mercury, caution, fame and justice. On the left on the stairs are seven men who symbolize the provinces, before that the people who supervise. On the right, Prussia drives the last patriots and are defe
Allegory on True Patriotism, 1788, Mathias de Sallieth, After Hieronymus Lapis, 1788 - 1790 print Extensive allegory on the occasion of the recovery of Stadholder Willem V in 1788. At an obelisk, the prince (in Roman costume) from the Netherlands Lion receives the commanda caf, his wife and children on the right, also in classical robe. The Dutch Virgin is central to the monument. In the clouds Mercury, caution, fame and justice. On the left on the stairs are seven men who symbolize the provinces, before that the people who supervise. On the right, Prussia drives the last patriots and are defeated pride, envy and stinginess by a ferocious man with lightning bolts (a divine scourge). Central at the front of the weapons of the Prince and Princess of Orange. Under the show a verse in twelve couplets. The print includes a separate explanation. print maker: Rotterdamafter drawing by: The HagueDelft paper etching / engraving symbolic triumphs of individual persons. Fame; 'Fama', 'Fama buona', 'Fama chiara' (Ripa). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Prudence, 'Prudentia'; 'Prudenza' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc. Netherlands
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