Toelichting bij de Triomf-poort van prins Maurits 1710 - 1720

This anonymous drawing is a manuscript containing a poem in Dutch that was made between 1710 and 1720. This poem, composed by an unknown poet, is a commentary on the triumphal arch erected in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau in the Dutch city of Nijmegen. The work is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The poem celebrates the prince's military achievements and expresses hope for the future of the Dutch Republic. The manuscript is a valuable historical document, offering insights into Dutch culture and politics during the early 18th century.