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Reason (Ratio) overcomes Violence (Violentia)
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Reason (Ratio) overcomes Violence (Violentia)

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 Reason (Ratio), with a whip and a bridle in her hand, sits on a throne. She tramples the personification of Violence (Violentia), a satyr with a club who ejaculates on the ground (Libido).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printVehemence, Violence, Fiercenesssatyr(s) (in general)Reason'Ragione' (Ripa)masturbation, onanism
Credit lineRede (Ratio) overwint Violentia (Violentia). 1579. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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