Plate 33: Armorial trophy on a Tuscan column, surrounded by allegorical figures and cherubs bearing the armorial shields of Ferdinand; from Guillielmus Becanus's 'Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis...' 1636
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Johannes Meursius's "Plate 33: Armorial trophy on a Tuscan column, surrounded by allegorical figures and cherubs bearing the armorial shields of Ferdinand" (1636), is an engraving that celebrates the victory of Ferdinand, a Spanish prince. The artwork features an elaborate armorial trophy composed of weapons and shields, set atop a Tuscan column, adorned with cherubs and allegorical figures. The central column supports a shield emblazoned with the arms of Ferdinand. This triumphal piece is framed by figures embodying various virtues associated with his victory, and symbolizes the grandeur and power of Ferdinand. The engraving is a testament to the importance of heraldry and allegory in 17th-century art.
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