Allegory of the Dutch Naval Victories During the First Anglo-Dutch War, 1654

Allegory on the Dutch naval victories during the First Anglo-Dutch War, 1654. Triumphal chariot with the Dutch naval commanders Cornelis Tromp and Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter. The chariot is drawn by the Dutch Lion and the personification of Unity (Concordia); Vigilance (Vigilantia) walks beside it. Victory (Victoria) sits on the chariot's box with a lance bearing the arms of the seven provinces; at the rear, Peace tramples Discord. At the back of the chariot, the Dutch tricolor and captured English flags. On the ground, chained English prisoners. In the sky, Fame (Fama) with two trumpets. To the right, bonfires and saluting shots to celebrate the Peace of Westminster, concluded on 15 April 1654. At sea, a ship with fireworks. In the background, Loevestein Castle, where Admiral Ayscue was held prisoner. In the inscription, four verses of eight lines each in Dutch and French.