Oranjelint after 1747

aged paper

toned paper

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

pen and pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Oranjelint" is an embroidered ribbon featuring the coat of arms of the House of Orange, a prominent royal family in the Netherlands. Created by an anonymous artist after 1747, the ribbon displays a crest and a shield, with "VIVAT PRINS VAN ORANIE" (Long Live the Prince of Orange) embroidered at the bottom. This piece is a testament to the intricate artistry of needlework and its role in expressing political allegiance. The ribbon's delicate design, showcasing the symbolic heraldic motifs, provides a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch culture and the power of visual representation. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.