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Truth sits next to Falsehood

anonymous · in or after 1570 - 1584 · engraving; paper

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

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Allegorical representation with two women symbolizing Truth and Falsehood. On the left sits Truth with a scale and a law book in her hand. A dove lands on her head. On the right Falsehood with two masks on her head, wings on her back and a third mask on her lap. Below the representation a five-line verse in Dutch, Latin and French.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

print Truth 'Verità' (Ripa)Delusion, Fallacy 'Prima Impressione' (Ripa)

Credit lineWaarheid zit naast Leugen. in or after 1570 - 1584. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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