Kleine triomfpoort ter ere van de H. Eugenius, 1599 1599

This is a hand-colored engraving from 1599, titled "Kleine triomfpoort ter ere van de H. Eugenius," or "Small Triumphal Arch in Honor of Saint Eugenius," created by an anonymous artist. The composition is structured around the architectural form of a triumphal arch, rendered with a careful attention to symmetry and detail. The archway is subdivided into three distinct registers, each depicting scenes related to Saint Eugenius. The anonymous artist employs linear perspective to create a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye through the archway and into the distance. The use of color is restrained yet strategic, with red columns and gold capitals contrasting the otherwise muted palette. This contrast serves to highlight the structure's key architectural features. The semiotic system at work here points to power and veneration. Ultimately, the engraving functions as both a visual tribute and a symbolic construct. The choice of the triumphal arch form is not merely aesthetic, but also a statement about the Church's relationship to power, designed to evoke feelings of reverence and awe.