Brussels, Mommaert, Johannes, Quellinus, Erasmus (I), Danoot, J., Title page for: Idea principis christiano-politica, Centum Symbolis expressa, Brussels 1649, Hercules leads a man past personifications of virtues to a temple for eternal fame, Hercules leads a man past personifications of virtues to a temple for eternal fame. The man, a ruler, wears armor and tramples with his feet a many-headed dragon, in his hand he holds a club. Virtues stand with attributes on pedestals along a path leading up to a temple where David with the head of Goliath and other biblical heroes wait and Minerva sits on a throne. Inscription on the frieze of the temple sic itur ad astra. The symbolism refers to the content of the publication in which the author uses emblems to recommend a ruler, a prince, to demonstrate the right political leadership with the help of virtues., print, prints, height 294 mm, width 190 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1649 - 1649, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1584 - 1640, intermediary draughtsman, after drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher
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