Joyful Entry of the Duke of Anjou in Antwerp on 19 February 1582

Monogrammist MHVH, 1582 - 1600

When Philip II is no longer recognized as the Low Countries’ sovereign, a new ruler is needed. François, Duke of Anjou, and the brother of the French king, is willing to take on this task. He is officially installed in Antwerp at the beginning of 1582. Here he is shown riding under a baldachin, approaching a triumphal arch erected in his honour. He solemnly promises to uphold all of the laws, however his regime is doomed to fail.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-4867
  • Dimensionsheight 61.5 cm x width 82.5 cm, depth 7.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The Joyous Entry of François, Duke of Anjou (1556-1584), into Antwerp with a Triumphal Arch on St. Jan's Bridge, 19 February 1582
    • Joyful Entry of the Duke of Anjou in Antwerp on 19 February 1582

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  • Object number

    SK-A-4867

  • Description

    Blijde Inkomste van Frans hertog van Anjou (1556-1584) in Antwerpen, met de erepoort op de St. Jansbrug, 19 februari 1582. Olieverfschilderij van een kleurige stoet ruiters en voetvolk die voor het oog van de toeschouwer langs trekt naar een erepoort. De hertog berijdt een schimmel, draagt een scharlaken mantel en wordt beschut door een gedragen baldakijn. Aan weerszijden van de stoet staan soldaten van burgervendels voor het publiek. Een kapitein knielt voor de hertog. Rechts naast een huizenblok is de haven van Antwerpen zichtbaar. Rechts een stellage met brandende vaten.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘MHVH’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Monogrammist MHVH, Antwerp

  • Dating

    1582 - 1600

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    • height 61.5 cm x width 82.5 cm
    • depth 7.5 cm

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Rijksmuseum-Stichting

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1989-01-11

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    ….; anonymous sale, Brussels (Palais d’Egmont), 6 December 1938 sqq., no. 58, as Frans Pourbus II; …; sale, estate of Mary Armour-Dunn et al. [section 'Various Properties'], New York (Christie’s), 11 January 1989, no. 68, as Circle of Lucas van Valkenborch, $ 71,500;{Copy RMA.} …; from the dealer Rafael Valls, London, £ 65,000, to the museum, with support from the Rijksmuseum Stichting, 1989

  • Remarks

    Please note that this provenance was formulated with a special focus on provenance research for the years 1933-45 and could therefore be incomplete. There may be more (mostly earlier) provenance information known in the museum. In case this item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45, the Rijksmuseum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.

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