Suomineito_(Isto)

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Suomineito (The Maiden of Finland) is a national allegorical painting by Eetu Isto, created in 1899. It symbolizes Finland as a young maiden defending a book — representing Finnish culture and freedom — from a threatening double-headed eagle, the emblem of the Russian Empire. The artwork became a powerful symbol of Finnish resistance and national identity during the era of Russification.