Triomftocht van Willem van Oranje

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Triomftocht van van Oranje** (Triumph of William of Orange), an engraving by Dutch artist Cornelis van Kittensteyn from 1626, captures a grand procession honoring William the Silent, the pivotal leader of the Dutch Revolt Spanish rule. Measuring 357 × 349 mm, this print exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's mastery of engraving, a technique that allowed for precise lines, rich tonal contrasts, and widespread dissemination of heroic imagery during a time of renewed national pride following the Twelve Years' Truce. Van Kittensteyn, a skilled engraver active in the early 17th century, specialized...