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Historical Allegory with George II Augustus
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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George II Augustus, King of Great Britain, amidst allegorical figures. He is crowned by Justice (Justitia). The personification of Strength (Fortitudo), with a pillar under her arm, receives from him a command staff crowned with a dove. In the air Fame, she blows on the trumpet on which a flag hangs with a monogram depicted. On both sides of the scene, on pillars medallions in which important political events from the life of the ruler are depicted.
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Credit lineHistorische allegorie met George II Augustus. 1702 - 1759. Jan Wandelaar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.