Allegory on the conquest of Breda by Frederik Hendrik, 1637, Principis Auriaci vigilantia Breda Expugnata 7 Octoberus anno 1637 (title on object), Allegory on the conquest of Breda by the Dutch army under Frederik Hendrik, July 23 - October 10, 1637. At the top a narrow profile of the city. Below it in three arches: on the left, Frederik Hendrik in a triumphal chariot drawn by Leeuwen is presented with the keys to the city by the city virgin of Breda. In the middle the governor is enthroned on a podium with the personifications of Freedom, Strength, Temperance, Love, Hope, Faith and Justice at his feet. On the right, Frederik Hendrik in armor tramples another knight representing Breda. Hereby chained deadly sins., print, print maker: Salomon Savery, Northern Netherlands, 1637, paper, etching, engraving, height, 285 mm × width, 497 mm
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