Wachters on the walls of Jerusalem, Johannes Wierix, 1579 print Wachters on the walls of Jerusalem. Allegory of political events in the Netherlands on September 19, 1579. Personifications of fighting (Proeliari), Waken (Vigilare) and praying (Orare) standing on the city wall of Jerusalem. Possibly in relation to the conquest of the Schans at Willebroek on September 19, 1579. In the caption 2 verses of 4 lines each in Dutch and French. Southern Netherlands paper engraving Alertness, vigilance; 'Guardia', 'Vigilance', 'Supervision to defend yourself & oppose others' (Ripa). (private) prayer; 'Or
Wachters on the walls of Jerusalem, Johannes Wierix, 1579 print Wachters on the walls of Jerusalem. Allegory of political events in the Netherlands on September 19, 1579. Personifications of fighting (Proeliari), Waken (Vigilare) and praying (Orare) standing on the city wall of Jerusalem. Possibly in relation to the conquest of the Schans at Willebroek on September 19, 1579. In the caption 2 verses of 4 lines each in Dutch and French. Southern Netherlands paper engraving Alertness, vigilance; 'Guardia', 'Vigilance', 'Supervision to defend yourself & oppose others' (Ripa). (private) prayer; 'Oratione', 'Prayers', 'Prayers to God' (Ripa). The Christian Knight, 'Miles Christianus' Willebroek. Jerusalem
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