Allegory on the victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, 1600
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Allegory of the victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, 2 July 1600. Triumphal chariot with the Dutch Lion holding a spear with a liberty cap and a sword, the personifications Prudence (Prudentia) and Victory (Victoria) with a spear bearing the arms of the conquered cities, on the driver's seat. At the rear of the chariot the sprouting orange tree with the arms of Prince Maurice. The chariot is drawn by the personification of Concord (Concordia), Vigilance (Vigilantia) walks beside it. At the front, attached to the chain, a group of prisoners including Francisco de Mendoza and the captured flags. In the sky Fame (Fama) with two trumpets. Behind the chariot musicians, members of the States-General and the people. Centrally at the bottom a cartouche with the dedication to Maurice. Below, a verse of six columns in Latin.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description