Pfeiffer, François Joseph (I), Rotterdam, Sallieth, Mathias de, La Clemence de Joseph II, Clemency of Emperor Joseph II to the Protestants, 1783, Allegory of the edict of Joseph II on religious freedom for Protestants, March 1783. The emperor stands on the steps of a temple and is crowned by the spirit of Wisdom. Next to the emperor are the personifications of Forbearance, Kindness and Prudence. Kneeling before the emperor are (Hungarian) Protestant subjects who offer him their hearts in gratitude. On the right, Tyranny and Ignorance are driven out by Freedom of Religion in armor with a flaming sword and shield with 'Aurea libertas'. In the background, a Protestant church under construction. At the bottom, the title, order and arms of the emperor and his sister Maria Christina of Austria. Marked at the bottom center: Proof. The print comes with a sheet with an explanation of the representation., print, prints, Frederik Muller Historical plates, height 460 mm, width 333 mm, Czech, Northern Netherlands, 1749 - 1791-11-29, print maker, printmaker, 1783 - 1783, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1741 - 1807, intermediary draughtsman
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