Arkivism
Allegorical Representation of Religion
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Allegorical Representation of Religion

Willem van Senus · 1802 - 1812 · engraving; paper

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

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Religion stands by an altar, on which hangs a cloth with the inscription "God is peace". She is flanked by two allegorical figures, possibly Wisdom and Truth. Above them Peace looks down from the clouds. Bottom left a snake spews its poisonous breath. Under the print a coat of arms.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printFaith, 'Fides''Pace' (Ripa)WisdomTruth'Verità' (Ripa)
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling van de Godsdienst. 1802 - 1812. Willem van Senus. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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