Allegorie op de verwelkoming van Königsmarck 1651 - 1680

"Allegorie op de verwelkoming van Königsmarck," an etching by Dutch artist Gerrit Gerritsz van Fenaem, is a complex and symbolic work. Dated between 1651 and 1680, the artwork depicts a procession of figures, including a woman crowned with a halo, drawn by lions across a bridge. This allegory likely celebrates the arrival of a noble figure named Königsmarck. The inclusion of a halo, lions, and a bridge suggests themes of triumph, power, and the passage into glory. The etching's detailed composition and the use of Latin inscriptions contribute to its sophisticated and evocative character.