They resemble allegorical figures rather than real people involved in specific relationships.

From the 17th century large decorated floats with allegorical figures were often included.

The other is a study for a female allegorical figure.

Flanking him are two larger allegorical figures of a man and woman.

The female figure is an allegorical figure representing the Union.

Human supporters can also be allegorical figures, or, more rarely, specifically named individuals.

Such a purely allegorical figure may make it hard to regard the work as serious drama.

Guests were asked to attend dressed as allegorical or historical figures from before 1815.

The allegorical figures of the arts, poetry, history and science were spared.

This showed the allegorical figure of Hope seated with a ram and vines.