The Dairy Cow: The Dutch Provinces, Revolting against the Spanish King Philip II, Are Led by Prince William of Orange, The States General Entreat Queen Elizabeth I for Aid
The Dairy Cow: The Dutch Provinces, Revolting against the Spanish King Philip II, Are Led by Prince William of Orange, The States General Entreat Queen Elizabeth I for Aid, 1633 anonymous
A satirical representation of the political situation in the Netherlands, possibly inspired by an unknown English print. The Netherlands is symbolized by a cow being ridden by King Philip II of Spain. Queen Elizabeth I of England is shown feeding and watering the cow. Prince William I of Orange is depicted beneath the cow, drinking from its udder, while the Duke of Anjou is allowed to hold the cow's tail and gets defecated on his hand. A group of nobles watches the scene unfold in the background.
