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Allegory of the Truce and the reconciliation of the parties, 1609
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Allegory of the Truce and the reconciliation of the parties, 1609

Willem de Haen · 1609 · engraving; paper

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Allegory on the peace achieved with the Truce, 1609. Left: Archduke Albert and Isabella, Jan Neyen and representatives of the States-General. Right: Maurice and Spinola jointly lead the procession of all 17 provincial maidens. In the middle the triumphal chariot of Peace (Pax) accompanied by Justice (Justitia), Mercy (Misericordia) and Truth (Veritas), in the foreground the war god Mars is led away in chains. In the background the forging of swords into ploughshares. Above three medallions with portraits of Maurice, Albert and Frederick Henry. Below two medallions with portraits of Spinola and the Count of Bucquoy. In the inscription three verses of 6 lines in Dutch.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpropagandaprentFrederick Henry (Prince of Orange)Maurice (Prince of Orange)Jan Neyen
Credit lineAllegorie op het Bestand en de vereniging der partijen, 1609. 1609. Willem de Haen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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