Triomfpoort voor het Eeuwfeest, 1599 1599

This 1599 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts a triumphal arch, a common motif in Renaissance art, celebrating the centennial of the Dutch Republic. The elaborate structure features a towering obelisk topped by an angel, two female figures in niches, and decorative elements like garlands and clouds of smoke. The inscription "DEUS OPT. MAX" (God, the Best, the Greatest) above the archway highlights the religious context and significance of this monumental design, which served as an emblem of Dutch civic pride. The artwork is a valuable historical document, revealing the artistic styles and political ideologies of the era.