Engraving of the statue of the Duke of Alva in the citadel of Antwerp

Engraving of the statue of the Duke of Alva, Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1507-1582), erected in 1571. The statue, which stood in the courtyard of the citadel of Antwerp, was designed by Jacob Jonghelinck (1530-1606). The various engravings that circulate, probably copied after Philips Galle (1537-1612), are the last testimony of the statue: it was removed and destroyed by his successor as early as 1577!

• Actors

  Galle, Philips (After)

• Materials

  Paper , Ink

• Dimensions

  • Height: 280 mm (Total)
  • Width: 175 mm (Total)

• Category

  Prints

• Object number

  P2021/3