The prosperity that peace will bring to the Netherlands, 1608, What a clear representation of a sincere peace, which was to be desired in every country and city, Great allegorical representation of the prosperity that peace will bring to the Northern and Southern Netherlands, 1608. In the middle a fountain formed by Benevolence, Gratitude and Retaliation. Female personifications standing on the base of the fountain. On the right the Dutch Garden with the Dutch Virgin with a full treasury, Prince Maurits, Mercurius, Pallas, Eendracht and the other provincial virgins. On the left, Belgica sits with an empty treasure chest with Archduke Albrecht and Isabella and Spinola. She is comforted by Self-knowledge and Happiness. In the background on the right the triumphal procession of Peace followed by a procession of citizens and farmers. Behind it, Mars departs with his chariot of war, with Tyranny, Sedition and Greed in his wake. In the sky Father Time with the changeable globe at the hand of God. This print includes a text sheet with verses and an explanation of the figures in the scene., print, print maker: Pieter Serwouters, (mentioned on object), after design by: David Vinckboons, (mentioned on object), D. Marien, (mentioned on object), Northern Netherlands, 1608, paper, engraving, height, 385 mm × width, 530 mm
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