Truth (1921)
Sculptor: Frederick MacMonnies
New York Public Library (1902–11)
Architect: Carrère and Hastings
476 Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street
Bryant Park, New York

Truth is depicted resting on a Sphinx, representing Wisdom. Above is inscribed: But above all things, Truth beareth away the victory (1 Esdras 3:12).

© Matthew X. Kiernan
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