Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center

Theodor de Bry Netherlandish

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In a circle at center, a scene with misericordia (mercy) and veritas (truth) personified as female figures. In the forefront at left, a seated nude female figure with an open book places her right leg on a globe. At right, another figure feeds the children that surround her. Behind, two winged figures embrace, while the one at right holds a set of scales. Around the central circles, a band with rosettes. In the corners, ornamental blackwork with putti heads.

Scene with Misericordia and Veritas in a Circle at Center, Theodor de Bry (Netherlandish, Liège 1528–1598 Frankfurt), Engraving

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