Triomftocht van Willem van Oranje, plaat a 1623 - 1626

"Triomftocht van Willem van Oranje, plaat a" (Triumphal Procession of William of Orange, plate a) is a 17th-century engraving by Cornelis van Kittensteyn, depicting a symbolic representation of the virtues of William of Orange. The artwork shows a triumphal procession led by an elephant with figures representing various Christian virtues such as "Faith," "Hope," and "Charity." The image is a visual allegory of William of Orange's leadership and the values that he embodied. It was likely intended to promote the Protestant cause in the Dutch Republic during the Dutch Golden Age. The print's detail and realistic portrayal of the figures and scene reveal the skill of Cornelis van Kittensteyn as an engraver and demonstrate the prominence of this art form during this period.