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Title page of the pamphlet: Mark the renowned wisdom of the Dutch household and see the nature of the wolf that cannot be trusted, 1615
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Title page of the pamphlet with the verse: "Merckt de Wysheit vermaert vant Hollantsche huyshouwen en siet des luypaerts aert die niet is te vertrouwen," 1615. Allegory on the untrustworthiness of Spain and the freedom and prosperity of the Seven Provinces, depicted with the Dutch Garden. The Dutch Maiden seated on a throne in the Dutch Garden, defended at the gate by the Dutch Lion, with Prince Maurice to the left. Behind her, a facade with the coats of arms of eight provinces and of Maurice. Outside the gate, a young woman with a leopard and soldiers (Spain). The garden is weeded by two gentlemen (Power and Reason).
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Credit lineTitelblad van het pamflet Merckt de Wysheit vermaert vant Hollantsche huyshouwen en siet des luypaerts aert die niet is te vertrouwen, 1615. 1615. Willem Pietersz Buytewech. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.