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Allegory of Frederick Henry and the victory over the Spaniards at the Slaak, 1632
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Allegory of Frederick Henry and the victory over the Spaniards at the Slaak, 1632

Crispijn van de Passe (II) · 1632 · engraving; paper

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Allegory with Stadtholder Frederick Henry and the victory over the Spaniards at the Slaak, 12–13 September 1631. The States fleet was commanded by Vice-Admiral Marinus Hollare. Sheet composed of six plates. Center top plate: Frederick Henry standing opposite the personification of the United Netherlands (a woman offering him a laurel wreath). In the background, Religion: people listening to a sermon. On the ground, accumulated riches, weaponry, and the Dutch Lion. In the background, 's-Hertogenbosch (conquered in 1629). On either side, two plates with conquered cities and victories between 1629 and 1632. At the bottom on each side, a small plate as a pedestal. Center bottom plate: beginning of the expedition at Antwerp and the unfortunate end during the battle at the Slaak.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegorie met Frederik Hendrik en de overwinning op de Spanjaarden op het Slaak, 1632. 1632. Crispijn van de Passe (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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