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Justinian surrounded by the four continents
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Emperor Justinianus standing on a pedestal, with scales and spear in hands and dog at his feet. He is surrounded by personifications of the continents Europe, Africa, Asia and America. At the bottom lies a naked chained man with a winged crown on and an animal on his leg.
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Credit lineJustinianus omringd door vier werelddelen. 1728. Hendrik Elandt. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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