Allegory for Congress of Podestas in Trieste with Woman, Lion, Cherubs
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| An allegorical scene commemorating the Congress of Podestas in Trieste on January 15, 1899. A crowned woman, possibly representing Trieste or Italy, sits with a sword and a shield bearing a fleur-de-lis. A large lion rests beside her. Above, cherubs hold various heraldic shields, including one with a double-headed eagle, a cross, a castle, a lion, and a deer. The background shows a seascape with mountains. |
