Catalogue information

LastDodo number
4572063
Area
Prints / graphics
Title
Belgica PAX toto nunc applaudente Senatu
Artist
Year
1616
Print run
Signed
Dimensions
12,3 x 15,7
Details

Engraving of the promulgation of the Eternal Edict in front of Antwerp City Hall. On February 27, 1577 (the date mentioned on the print) the Eternal Edict was proclaimed in Antwerp. In this the governor Don Juan confirmed the decisions recorded in the Pacification of Ghent (signed on November 8, 1576). Peace is announced and read to the audience on a platform in front of the town hall. With caption of 4 lines in Latin. Copper engraving, published in the famous book by Willem Baudartius (1565-1640) 'Les Guerres De Nassau, (...)', Amsterdam, Michel Colin de Thovoyon, 1616.

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