A triumphal arch decorated with Papal, Christian, Imperial and Habsburgian emblems: in the centre Philip II of Spain, surrounded by emblems of peace, justice and plenty, receives the crown from his father, Charles V; representing the good and Christian reign of Philip II. Engraving by N. Nelli.
An engraved triumphal arch with a pediment, Corinthian columns and niches holding standing figures, one nude. Two seated and kneeling men in armour and robes exchange a crown beneath a canopy at the centre, with scenes in roundels below.
- Artist
- Niccolò Nelli
- Date
- 1566
- Medium
- Allegorical prints Engravings
- Source
- Wellcome Collection
- Size
- 4000 × 2972 px
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)
Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection
Español: Arco triunfal con Felipe II de España recibiendo una corona, grabado
Un grabado de arco triunfal con frontón, columnas y nichos que albergan figuras de pie, una de ellas desnuda. En el centro, dos hombres con armadura y ropajes intercambian una corona bajo un dosel, con escenas en medallones inferiores.
Português: Arco triunfal com Filipe II da Espanha recebendo uma coroa, gravura
Uma gravura de arco triunfal com frontão, colunas e nichos abrigando figuras de pé, uma delas nua. No centro, dois homens com armadura e vestes trocam uma coroa sob um dossel, com cenas em medalhões abaixo.
