Question

Activity
With the help of the chart in Box 3, identify the attributes of Veit's
Germania and interpret the symbolic meaning of the painting.
In an earlier allegorical rendering of 1836, Veit had portrayed the
Kaiser's crown at the place where he has now located the
broken chain. Explain the significance of this change.​

Answer 1

The symbolic meaning of Veit's painting is freedom, strength, courage, and readiness to make peace.  

Explanation:

• The rays of the sun refer to the liberal party of 1848 and their flag.  

• This party was forbidden by the German Dukes.

• All of this meant that Germany as a nation rose from the bottom and a new era has now begun.

• The female figure in the painting represents Germany as a nation.

• Since Kaiser was deprived of the crown and Germany is now free this painting signifies these historical moments i.e end of tyranny.

Answer 2

Answer:

The symbolic meaning of the painting is that the German nation has emerged. The female figure of Germania is an allegory of the German nation. All the attributes of the German nation out be seen in the painting as given in the chart. The replacement of the Kaiser’s crown with the broken chain signifies that the German nation is now free from autocratic monarchical rule.