Triumphal Chariot of the War, Currus belli (title on object), Allegory on the causes and consequences of the war. The personification of the War (Bellum) rides on a chariot drawn by four horses, at the front of which is a procession of personifications of events preceding the outbreak of war. From above the mountains comes a procession of heroes and famous army commanders from the Old Testament. On the left the land and sea ravaged by war. In the clouds the personification of victory (Victoria) with a laurel wreath. A Latin text in the cartouche at the top left., print, print maker: Hendrick G

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