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Allegory on the Victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, 1600
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Allegory on the Victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, 1600

Jan Saenredam · 1600 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Allegory on the victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, July 2, 1600. Triumphal chariot with the Dutch Lion with a spear bearing a liberty cap and a sword, the personifications of Prudence and Victory, with a spear bearing the coats of arms of the conquered cities, on the box. In the back of the chariot, the sprouting orange tree with the coat of arms of Prince Maurice. The chariot is drawn by the personification of Concord. Vigilance walks beside it. In front, at the chain, a group of prisoners including Francisco de Mendoza and the captured flags. In the sky, Fame with two trumpets. Behind the chariot, musicians, members of the States-General, and the people. In the center below, a cartouche with the inscription to Maurice. In the caption, a six-column verse in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegorie op de overwinning op Spanje tijdens de slag bij Nieuwpoort, 1600. 1600. Jan Saenredam. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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