Oorlogstrofeeën c. 1572 - 1585

This anonymous 16th-century engraving, "Oorlogstrofeeën," depicts a complex allegory of war and victory. A fully armored figure, representing the triumph of war, stands at the center. The figure is adorned with trophies, including weapons and shields, and is flanked by winged figures holding a banner and a shield. These winged figures, likely representing victory and peace, hold aloft a triumphal arch adorned with a woman in a flowing robe, symbolizing the city or nation that has been victorious. This work, created during the time of the Dutch Revolt, is a powerful visual testament to the era's preoccupation with themes of war, victory, and political upheaval.