Virginia Colony Seal - Historical Symbol of Early American Governance #61887 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving reproduces the official seal of the Virginia Company, granted in 1607, showing a crowned female figure (symbolizing Britannia or Virginia) holding a scepter and globe with a cross, while a Native American kneels beside her offering a sheaf of wheat. The outer ring reads “VIRGINIA IN AMERICA * SIGILLUM PROVINCIÆ”, and the base inscription “EN DAT VIRGINIA QUÆRTAM” translates to “She gives Virginia what is sought”-a reference to prosperity and divine favor. The imagery reflects colonial ideology, diplomacy, and imperial ambition.

Used on historical documents, educational resources, museum exhibits, and government heritage pages; serves users researching early American history, colonial symbolism, or Virginia’s founding era.