Titelpagina van: J.B. Houwaert, Sommare beschrijvinghe vade triumphelijcke Incomst van den doorluchtighen ende hooghgheboren /Aerts-hertoge Matthias binnen die Prinelijcke stadt van Brussele, 1579 1579

This title page, printed by Christoffel Plantijn in 1579, is a small, 181 mm x 135 mm work that details the triumphant entry of Archduke Matthias into Brussels. The page contains a detailed description of the events in Dutch, including the decorations, pageants, and performances that took place during the celebration. This page was likely part of a larger publication or book, possibly created to commemorate the occasion and its significance. The artwork features a woodcut illustration of the procession, depicting Matthias arriving in a grand setting, likely highlighting the importance of this event in the 16th century. The image is a fine example of the artistic and cultural flourishing of the Low Countries in the late 16th century. This is a great example of a 16th-century printing for art enthusiasts who want to understand the cultural and historical context of that era.