Personification of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands surrounded by allegorical figures, Title page for: J. Le Clerc, Histories of the United Netherlands, 1730, The personification of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands sits on a throne. She is flanked by Faith, Peace, Maritime, Freedom, Commerce (personified by Mercury), Luck and Abundance. The personifications of the four continents offer her gifts. In the right foreground History writing in her book. A woman shows her the medals that have just been made by putti. In the left foreground is an open book with a portrait of William III. In the margin a two-line caption in Dutch., print, print maker: Bernard Picart, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Bernard Picart, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1722, paper, etching, engraving, height, 330 mm × width, 215 mm
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