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Truth as Ruler of the World
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Truth as Ruler of the World

Zacharias Dolendo · 1595 - 1596 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The personification of Truth sits on a cloud, next to her a group of angels. She holds a palm branch, a laurel wreath and a book. In a landscape groups of people kneel respectfully before the appearance of Truth. Image after the book 3 Esdras 3-4.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printTruth'Verità' (Ripa)
Credit lineDe Waarheid als heerser van de wereld. 1595 - 1596. Zacharias Dolendo. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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