Toneel met allegorische voorstelling bij de Grote Markt, 1578 1578 - 1579

This woodcut print by Antoni van Leest depicts a theatrical performance staged on a platform. The scene is framed by a decorative arch and includes numerous figures, including angels, soldiers, and seated onlookers. The artist likely created this image to capture a specific performance, although the exact details of the play are not known. The detailed rendering of the stage, costumes, and figures suggests a meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of woodcut prints produced in the 16th century. This artwork offers a glimpse into the vibrant theatrical culture of the Netherlands during the Renaissance period.