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Allegory on the French monarchy
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Allegory on the French monarchy

Jan Caspar Philips · 1756 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The personification of the French monarchy enthroned with scepter and above her the coat of arms of France. Standing beside her are personifications of the Parliament and Justice with scales. To the left, a putto sits with the chain of the Order of the Holy Spirit. In the foreground lie weapons and Minerva points towards putti with a map of France. In the background, a view through to the Pont Neuf in Paris with an equestrian statue of Henry IV. In the lower margin, a six-line Dutch text.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegorie op Franse monarchie. 1756. Jan Caspar Philips. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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