Hongrie, from "Jeu de la Géographie" 1644

"Hongrie" is an etching by Stefano della Bella from his series "Jeu de la Géographie," created in 1644. This print depicts a personified Hungary as a woman holding a shield with the Hungarian coat of arms and an arrow, symbolizing strength and defense. The inscription below describes the location and characteristics of the country, mentioning its fertile land and important cities like Budapest and Belgrade. Della Bella's series, featuring similar allegorical representations of European countries, offered a visual exploration of the world in the 17th century.