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Allegory on the victories of the Republic in the year 1709
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Allegory on the victories of the Republic in the year 1709

Daniël van den Bremden · 1630 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Allegory in honor of the victories achieved by the Republic in the year 1709. Triumphal procession with Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau, in a chariot drawn by Faith (Fides), the horses accompanied by the virtues Hope (Spes), Justice (Justitia), Strength (Fortitudo), Love (Charitas), Temperance (Temperantia) and Prudence (Prudentia). To the left in front of the chariot: Love for the Fatherland (Amor Patriae), Piety (Pietas) and Liberty (Libertas). In the sky Fame (Fama) and angels. In the foreground two angels with a cartouche depicting the peace trade in the year 1709. To the right a pillar with four small depictions of the military victories achieved in the summer of 1709. The print is accompanied by a text sheet.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegorie op de overwinningen van de Republiek in het jaar 1709. 1630. Daniël van den Bremden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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