Allegory on the intake of Geertruidenberg, 1593; The investmente on water, der wealthy gentlemen states Generael der Veenichde Nederlanden, Vande Stercke Stat S: Geertruydenbergh. Conquers by Zyne Ex: Grave Mauritius from Nassau, born prince of Oranien & C: den 25 Juny Anno MDXCIII. Allegory on the intake of Geertruidenberg by the State Army under Prince Maurits, 25 June 1593. Central to the city with closed port over the water of the Biesbos, in the foreground the sprouting orange tree. In oval frame with the weapons of Maurits and Brabant, personal fame (FAMA), caution (prudentia), justice (
Allegory on the intake of Geertruidenberg, 1593; The investmente on water, der wealthy gentlemen states Generael der Veenichde Nederlanden, Vande Stercke Stat S: Geertruydenbergh. Conquers by Zyne Ex: Grave Mauritius from Nassau, born prince of Oranien & C: den 25 Juny Anno MDXCIII. Allegory on the intake of Geertruidenberg by the State Army under Prince Maurits, 25 June 1593. Central to the city with closed port over the water of the Biesbos, in the foreground the sprouting orange tree. In oval frame with the weapons of Maurits and Brabant, personal fame (FAMA), caution (prudentia), justice (justitia), force (fortitudo) and moderation (Temperantia). Decorations with trophies consisting of objects associated with warfare (left) and products of agriculture, yacht and fishing (right). With a caption of 3 verses of 8 rules each in Dutch.
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