Virginia State Seal - Symbol of Liberty and Resistance #3384598 (License: Personal Use)

The seal depicts Virtus, personified as a woman in classical armor holding a spear and sword, standing over a fallen tyrant wearing a crown and purple robe-symbolizing the defeat of monarchy. Encircling the scene is a laurel-and-oak wreath and the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” (“Thus Always to Tyrants”), adopted in 1776. The design reflects Enlightenment ideals central to Virginia’s revolutionary identity.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, historical articles, and official documents to represent Virginia’s heritage, legal authority, and civic values. It serves users seeking information about state symbolism, U.S. history, or governmental emblems.