Allegory over the victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, 1600, Jan Saenredam, 1600 print Allegory over the victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, July 2, 1600. Triumphwagen with the Netherlands Lion. In his claws the lance with freedom hat and the sword of the defense. The car is governed by the personifications of caution (Prudentia) and victory (Victoria), Victoria has a lance in her hand with the weapons of the conquered cities. In the back of the car the sprouting Oranjeboom with the weapon of Prince Maurits. The car is drawn by the personification of Eendracht (C

Allegory over the victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, 1600, Jan Saenredam, 1600 print Allegory over the victory over Spain during the Battle of Nieuwpoort, July 2, 1600. Triumphwagen with the Netherlands Lion. In his claws the lance with freedom hat and the sword of the defense. The car is governed by the personifications of caution (Prudentia) and victory (Victoria), Victoria has a lance in her hand with the weapons of the conquered cities. In the back of the car the sprouting Oranjeboom with the weapon of Prince Maurits. The car is drawn by the personification of Eendracht (Concordia). Vigilance (Vigilantia) runs next to it. At the front of the chain a group of prisoners including Francisco de Mendoza and the captured banners. In the air the fame (fama) with two trumpets. Behind the car musicians, the members of the States General and the people. Centrally at the bottom of a cartouche with the assignment to Maurits. In the caption a verse of 6 columns in Latin. paper engraving Chariot, Triumphal Car. Military Glory. 'Victoria'; 'Vittoria', 'Naval victory', 'Victory of antiqui' (Ripa). Victory (+ abstract concept reprusted by female figures). Alertness, vigilance; 'Guardia', 'Supervision', 'Supervision to defend yourself & oppose others' (Ripa) (+ abstract concept repriation from female figures). Agreement, Unity; 'Concordia', 'unsurpassed Concordia', 'Military Concordia', 'Concordia di Pace', 'Civil Union' (Ripa) (+ abstract concept reprified by female figures). Prudence, 'Prudentia'; 'Prudence' (Ripa) ~ One of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Hunger; 'Fama', 'Good fame', 'Chiara fame' (Ripa) (+ abstract concept reprified by female figures)

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