Legenda bij voorstelling van geschiedenis en werken van de Duitse Orde; wapens van de landcommandeur van Alden Biesen en twee orderidders 1700

This 1700 engraving by Romeyn de Hooghe, titled *Legenda bij voorstelling van geschiedenis en werken van de Duitse Orde; wapens van de landcommandeur van Alden Biesen en twee orderidders*, depicts a scene of the history and works of the Teutonic Order. It is a complex composition featuring a female figure holding a key and a book, two knights of the order, and a central coat of arms, all surrounded by Latin text. The work is a testament to de Hooghe's skill in etching and engraving, and provides a glimpse into the symbolism and history of the Teutonic Order, a medieval military and religious order known for its role in the Crusades. This piece is a unique example of a detailed and informative engraving that combines artistic skill with historical narrative.