Clemency of Emperor Joseph II to the Protestants, 1783, Mathias de Sallieth, 1783 Canvas Print
Allegory of joseph II's edict on religious freedom for Protestants, March 1783. The emperor stands on the steps of a temple and is crowned by the Spirit of Wisdom. Beside the emperor the personifications of Tolerance, Kindness and Caution. In front of the emperor kneel (Hungarian) Protestant subjects who offer him their hearts in gratitude. On the right, the Dwingelandij and the Ignorance are driven out by the Freedom of Religion in armor with flaming sword and shield on which 'Aurea libertas'. In the background a Protestant church under construction. Down the title, mission and arms of the emperor and its sister Maria Christina of Austria. At the bottom middle marked: Proof. The print is accompanied by a sheet with the explanation of the performance.
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