5121 Daniel Meisner (1585–1625) – View of Montagne de Caj, France – Non Virtute sed Dolo – Copperplate Engraving (1630)
This allegorical city view titled Non Virtute sed Dolo (“Not by virtue but by deceit”) presents Montagne de Caj in France, framed by dramatic mountainous terrain. At the center, a scene unfolds with symbolic figures illustrating the theme of cunning over honor—likely a moral critique of political or personal conduct. The composition reflects the tension between idealism and reality, a recurring theme in Meisner's emblematic works.
Part of Daniel Meisner’s famous Thesaurus Philo-Politicus series, the engraving pairs a panoramic view with Latin and German verses that deliver moral instruction through allegory. Meisner's emblematic cityscapes remain a rich source of insight into the values, geography, and iconography of early 17th-century Europe.
Artist or Maker:
Daniel Meisner
Dimensions: approx.
15 cm × 19 cm
Medium:
Copperplate Engraving
Date:
1630
Condition Report:
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