Allegory of the demolition of the Citadel in Antwerp, 1577, Jacques de Gheyn (I), 1577 print Allegory of the demolition of the Citadel of Antwerp, 23 August 1577. The inhabitants of Antwerp work together on the demolition and the excavation of the fortress. Left and right pedestals with allegorical scenes. On the left support the Personifications Peace (Pax) and Justice (Justitia), sitting on a throne for a banner with Weapon of Philip II. On the right, Trouw (Fiducia) takes the heavy burden of the crown with the fortress of the head of the city of Antwerp, she is supported and fed by love (Ch
Allegory of the demolition of the Citadel in Antwerp, 1577, Jacques de Gheyn (I), 1577 print Allegory of the demolition of the Citadel of Antwerp, 23 August 1577. The inhabitants of Antwerp work together on the demolition and the excavation of the fortress. Left and right pedestals with allegorical scenes. On the left support the Personifications Peace (Pax) and Justice (Justitia), sitting on a throne for a banner with Weapon of Philip II. On the right, Trouw (Fiducia) takes the heavy burden of the crown with the fortress of the head of the city of Antwerp, she is supported and fed by love (Charitas) and truth (Veritas). At the bottom of the weapons of the 17 provinces and texts in Latin, Dutch and French. Low Countries paper etching demolition of building. Fidelity; 'Fedeltà ' (Ripa). Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carità ' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Truth; 'Verità ' (Ripa). personification of a city, town-patron(ess). symbols, allegories of peace, 'Pax'; 'Pace' (Ripa). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues Citadel of Antwerp (16th century). Antwerp
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