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An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James' reign at center, Wise Government trampling Rebellion at right, and Liberty trampling Avarice at left

Simon Gribelin II French
After Peter Paul Rubens Flemish
Sitter James I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland British

1720

Not on view

After the ceiling paintings of Banqueting House at Whitehall, London.

An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James' reign at center, Wise Government trampling Rebellion at right, and Liberty trampling Avarice at left, Simon Gribelin II (Paris 1661–1733, active London), Engraving — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: An allegorical scene showing the benefits of James' reign at center, Wise Government trampling Rebellion at right, and Liberty trampling Avarice at left

Artist: Simon Gribelin II (Paris 1661–1733, active London)

Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)

Sitter: James I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland (British, Edinburgh 1566–1625 Theobalds)

Date: 1720

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 13 1/16 × 18 5/16 in. (33.1 × 46.5 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number: 51.501.7444

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