18th Century Allegorical Prints

A collection of intricate etchings featuring allegorical themes, personifications, and ornate frames, depicting scenes of justice, authority, and the Roman Empire.

Allegory on the Second Centenary of the Reformation Title page for: J. Manné, Accurate as theologian as historical remarks on the work of the Reformation, 1719, Allegory on the Second Centenary of the Reformation in an architectural setting, decorated with allegorical figures and portrait medallions by Luther and Hus. Allegorical representation with the reformers Luther and Melanthon at an altar, in the distance lies the Saint Peter's church. An angel with a burning torch is flying in the air, Jupiter has appeared next to her with lightning bolts. Below three historical representations in medallion, with explanatory texts, 'Confessio Augustana', 'Augsburger Konfession', (story of) Jupiter (Zeus), Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchton, Johannes Hus, Adolf van der Laan (mentioned on object), paper, etching, h 165 mm × w 130 mm
Allegory on the Second Centenary of the Reformation Title page for: J. Manné, Accurate as theologian as historical remarks on the work of the Reformation, 1719, Allegory on the Second Centenary of the Reformation in an architectural setting, decorated with allegorical figures and portrait medallions by Luther and Hus. Allegorical representation with the reformers Luther and Melanthon at an altar, in the distance lies the Saint Peter's church. An angel with a burning torch is flying in the air, Jupiter has appeared next to her with lightning bolts. Below three historical representations in medallion, with explanatory texts, 'Confessio Augustana', 'Augsburger Konfession', (story of) Jupiter (Zeus), Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchton, Johannes Hus, Adolf van der Laan (mentioned on object), paper, etching, h 165 mm × w 130 mm