Personificatie van de Overwinning 1670 - 1682

Melchior Küsel’s etching, *Personificatie van de Overwinning* (1670-1682) depicts a female figure, likely representing Victory, standing triumphant over two fallen figures, symbolic of defeat. She holds a wreath of laurel, a traditional symbol of victory, in her right hand and a palm branch in her left, signifying peace. The scene is set against a background of a city, likely a Roman one, with crowds of people in the distance, emphasizing the importance of this moment. The dramatic composition and intricate details of the etching highlight the power and influence of the Dutch Golden Age. This piece is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.