Verklaring bij de prent met de allegorie op de Nationale Vergadering, 1796 1797

This 1797 engraving, titled "Verklaring bij de prent met de allegorie op de Nationale Vergadering", is an anonymous artwork that depicts a female figure seated by a cannon. The figure is dressed in a flowing gown and holds a scepter in one hand. Her pose and the inclusion of the cannon symbolize the strength and power of the Dutch people. The surrounding text further elaborates on the allegory, representing the people’s will in the face of political challenges. This artwork is a powerful visual testament to the ideals of the Dutch Republic in the late 18th century.