Statue for Willem V, 1786, Praal-Beeld for Willem den Vyfden (title on object), Allegroric statue in honor of Stadtholder Willem V, following his missions to the States of Holland and West Friesland of September 26, 1786 and to the States General of October 10, 1786 (Second edition). Image of the prince in armor with spear and freedom hat and privileges of the people, behind him the Dutch Lion. On the left a monument of Justice with the weapons of the seven provinces, on the right a triumphal chariot of Freedom that crushes Tyranny under its wheels. In heaven the All-Seeing Eye. In the background Het Loo Palace. On the sheet below the plate an explanation of the scene and a verse in two columns. The plate comes with a pendant., print, print maker: anonymous, after print by: anonymous, Northern Netherlands, 1787, paper, etching, engraving, letterpress printing, height, 337 mm × width, 190 mm
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