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Allegorical Representation of the World
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Allegorical Representation of the World

Theodoor Koning · 1798 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Allegorical representation of the world, with four pillars representing the four continents (Europe, America, Africa, and Asia). Figures and elements associated with the continents stand before the pillars. In the center is a pedestal with a globe on which a personification of the world stands. She holds a water jug and a torch in her hand and wears a city crown on her head. Above her head is the zodiac with constellations.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printEurope represented allegorically'Europa' (Ripa)Asia represented allegorically'Asia' (Ripa)Africa represented allegorically'Africa' (Ripa)America represented allegorically'America' (Ripa)
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling van de wereld. 1798. Theodoor Koning. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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