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Allegorical Representation with Two Personifications of Truth
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Allegorical Representation with Two Personifications of Truth

Philippus Velijn · 1797 - 1836 · etching; paper

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

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A female figure holding a mirror and wearing a sun on her chest removes a veil from another female figure who has a flame on her head, a mask in her hand, and a trumpet. Behind them stands a round temple with the inscription: Temple of Truth.

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printmaskTruthmirror
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling met twee personificaties van de waarheid. 1797 - 1836. Philippus Velijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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