Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV, 1747 Possibly 1747 - 1748

"Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV" (Allegory on the Elevation of William IV) is an artwork by J. Luiscius, created possibly between 1747 and 1748. The artwork depicts a heraldic composition, featuring a crowned shield surrounded by various symbols. The central shield is a complex arrangement of coats of arms, including those of the House of Orange-Nassau. The lion and unicorn, traditional supporters of heraldic shields, are depicted on either side, while other symbolic imagery like a tree of peace and a phoenix suggest themes of prosperity, victory, and resilience. This allegorical artwork celebrates William IV and his reign as Stadtholder of the Netherlands.