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Allegorical Representation with Truth and Falsehood
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Allegorical Representation with Truth and Falsehood

Thomas Cockson · 1624 · engraving; paper

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

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To the left of the title stands a half-naked woman with book, crown, and palm branch in her hand; she personifies the Unambiguous Truth (Veritas univoca). On the other side stands a woman with a mask and chameleon, as personification of the Ambiguous Lie (Mendacium aequivocum). At the top, a crowned coat of arms between a lion and a unicorn. At the bottom, a cartouche with a hand pulling a fishing net from the water, with the motto Piscatoris rete habet ranas.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling met Waarheid en Leugen. 1624. Thomas Cockson. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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