Triomfpoort opgericht door de jezuïeten op de Meir before 1685

This etching by Gaspar Bouttats, created before 1685, depicts a triumphal arch erected by the Jesuits on the Meir in Antwerp. The arch, adorned with flags and shields, features a central obelisk topped by an angel with a trumpet. The intricate details of the design reflect the grandeur and power of the Jesuit order during this period. The image provides a glimpse into the artistic practices and the religious context of 17th century Antwerp, with its emphasis on symbolic representation and grandeur.