Comparison between Oranje and Alva, with the Spanish Furie, approx. 1577. Allegorical comparison between Orange and Alva, with the Spanish Furie in the background. Left Willem van Oranje accompanied by the Personifications honor (honor), wealth (divitiae) and wise council (prud. Cons.). Right ALVA between forgery (Fallacia) and envy (Invidia). He conducts the Dutch Virgin (Belgica) naked and fascinated by the arm. At his feet the people (puds) as a poor beggar. In the background the Spanish Furie in Antwerp. In the air fame (FAMA) with bazuinen. Without the verses below the show.

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