Praalwagen met de reus Antigoon op de Grote Markt, 1582 1582

This 16th-century engraving, “Praalwagen met de reus Antigoon op de Grote Markt, 1582,” depicts a giant figure, likely Antigoon, seated on a platform. This work is a depiction of a processional float from 1582, and gives a glimpse into the spectacle of public celebrations during the Renaissance. The anonymous artist captures the detail of the float's design, including the figure's armor and the inscribed banner. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides historical insight into the artistic practices and cultural events of the 16th century in the Netherlands.