Titelpagina voor de Hollandsche Mercurius over het jaar 168(5?) 1686 - 1688

This etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Romeyn de Hooghe was created as a title page for the 1686-88 volumes of the *Hollandsche Mercurius*, a weekly news publication based in Amsterdam. The etching depicts a scene of victory, featuring a crowned female figure representing the Netherlands triumphing over a defeated figure, likely representing France. This allegory reflects the political landscape of the period, referencing the ongoing conflicts between the two nations. The etching also features symbolic imagery of the Dutch republic, including an eagle, a lion, and a ship.