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Dignity (Majestas) overcomes Tyranny (Tirannis)
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Dignity (Majestas) overcomes Tyranny (Tirannis)

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1579 · engraving; paper

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

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The personification of Dignity (Majestas), with crown and scepter, sits on a globe. Above her head flies an eagle. Next to her stands the personification of Strength (Fortitudo), a lion with a raised sword. Dignity tramples the personification of Tyranny (Tirannis), a man in armor with next to him two dead children (Mors Innocentii).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printRegality, MajestyInnocencedictatorial government, tyranny'Tirannide' (Ripa)
Credit lineWaardigheid (Majestas) overwint Tirannie (Tirannis). 1579. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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