Allegorical representation of the Swiss Confederation, Hercules hands over his club to Switzerland. She is accompanied by the five female personifications of Freedom, Prudence, Concord, Wisdom and Fortune. In the background, William Tell, under the watchful eye of the Austrian governor, shoots the apple off his son's head. The scene is framed by columns on which the cities that make up Switzerland are listed and garlands carried by putti. With caption in French., print, print maker: David Herrliberger, (mentioned on object), after drawing by: Bernard Picart, (mentioned on object), after design by: Bernard Picart, (mentioned on object), 1727, paper, engraving, etching, height, 267 mm × width, 332 mm
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