An 1839 depiction of the Greek mythological figure Astrea,aka Astraea, Astria , Ἀστραίᾱ, and Astraíā; known as the "star-maiden" or figure of the "starry night". Sometimes known as "Justice" (Justitia in Roman mythology) , she is the virgin goddess of justice, innocence, purity and precision. Her name was also suggested for the planet now known as Uranus. In mythology she ascended to heaven to become the constellation Virgo and is mentioned in historical literature including the Faerie Queene

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3563 x 5453 px | 30.2 x 46.2 cm | 11.9 x 18.2 inches | 300dpi

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18 June 2021

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