Titelprent voor de beschrijving van de intocht van aartshertog Ernst als gouverneur der Nederlanden te Brussel, 1594 1594

This anonymous engraving, titled "Titelprent voor de beschrijving van de intocht van aartshertog Ernst als gouverneur der Nederlanden te Brussel, 1594," is a title page for a book describing the entry of Archduke Ernst into Brussels in 1594. The artwork features a triumphal arch with a portrait of Archduke Ernst at the top, surrounded by decorative elements such as a double-headed eagle and two winged figures. The elaborate design reflects the grandeur and celebratory nature of the event, providing a visual representation of the power and authority of the Habsburg dynasty in the Low Countries. The inscription at the bottom of the arch indicates that the work was printed by Johannes Mommaert in Brussels. This intricate artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a testament to the importance of this historical event and the artistic expression that accompanied it.