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Allegory on the history of the Netherlands
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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On a pedestal with title personification of the Southern Netherlands, Belgica, seated between symbols of trade, arts and sciences. On either side two obelisks. Below a base with two figures symbolizing war and dove with olive branch as symbol of peace.
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Credit lineAllegorie op de geschiedenis van Nederland. 1614. Willem Jacobsz Delff. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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