Mercury's scene; Entry of Ferdinand in Antwerp in 1635 (no. 33), 1639 - 1641 print The scene of Mercurius, set up on the Sint-Jansbrug. Theater with performances on the theme of trade and sea ship. Central a representation of the decline of trade due to the constant war. On top of Neptunus and Amphitrite. Marked top left: p. 147a. Page No. 33 In a whole of 43 plates that illustrate the publication of the description of the entry of the Cardinal Infant Ferdinand of Austria in Antwerp on April 17, 1635 as the new governor for the Spanish Netherlands. Southern Netherlands paper etching / engravin
Mercury's scene; Entry of Ferdinand in Antwerp in 1635 (no. 33), 1639 - 1641 print The scene of Mercurius, set up on the Sint-Jansbrug. Theater with performances on the theme of trade and sea ship. Central a representation of the decline of trade due to the constant war. On top of Neptunus and Amphitrite. Marked top left: p. 147a. Page No. 33 In a whole of 43 plates that illustrate the publication of the description of the entry of the Cardinal Infant Ferdinand of Austria in Antwerp on April 17, 1635 as the new governor for the Spanish Netherlands. Southern Netherlands paper etching / engraving other decorative structures (~ triumphal entry, etc.). specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mercury; Mercury as patron. specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Neptune; Neptune as patron Antwerp
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