Landschap met obelisk ter ere van het koningschap van George II Augustus, koning van Engeland, in oktober 1727 1727

This landscape with an obelisk honoring King George II Augustus of England was created in October 1727 by an anonymous artist. It reflects the dynamics of power and cultural identity in eighteenth-century Europe. The obelisk, a symbol of power and remembrance, speaks to the glorification of monarchy and the British Empire's reach. Positioned in a serene landscape, the monument asserts dominance over the natural world, mirroring the era's colonial ambitions and the subjugation of indigenous populations. It begs the question, who gets to decide what is monumental and what is not? The anonymity of the artist adds another layer, perhaps hinting at the complex relationship between artistic creation, patronage, and political expression. The image invites us to reflect on the legacies of colonialism, the narratives of power, and the emotional and personal impact of these structures on both the colonizers and the colonized.