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Allegorical Print of the Duke of Alva and the Prince of Orange
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Allegorical Print of the Duke of Alva and the Prince of Orange

anonymous · 1568 - 1573 · engraving; paper

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

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The Duke of Alva and the Prince of Orange face each other. Alva is accompanied by Discord and Envy. He leads a nude woman in shackles, the Netherlands. Personified as a poor beggar, the people lie at his feet. William of Orange has other friends on his side: Honour, Wealth, and Clean Conscience. The message is clear: only he can restore peace and prosperity.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpropagandaprentWilliam I (Prince of Orange)Counsel'Consiglio' (Ripa)EnvyWealth, Opulence'Opulenza', 'Richezza' (Ripa)Fame
Credit lineAllegorical Print of the Duke of Alva and the Prince of Orange. 1568 - 1573. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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