Allegorie op de oprichting van Oprechte Vaderlandsche Sociëteiten in 1787 1787

This allegorical print, *Allegorie op de oprichting van Oprechte Vaderlandsche Sociëteiten in 1787*, created in 1787 by an anonymous artist, depicts the founding of the *Oprechte Vaderlandsche Sociëteiten* (Honest Patriotic Societies). The print depicts a woman holding an anchor representing fidelity, a monument bearing the inscription "Levens Willem V" (Life William V), and a flaming heart on an altar with the inscription "Vaderlandsche Liefde" (Patriotic Love). This allegorical image highlights the virtues of patriotism and loyalty, suggesting that the founding of these societies is a positive and important event for the nation. The work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.