De Revolutie, decoratie op het Koningsplein, 1795 1795

This 1795 design by Noach van der (II) Meer depicts a monument commemorating the Dutch Revolution on the Burgerplein. The design showcases a pedestal with a central oval, symbolizing the revolution, featuring a figure representing the Batavian Republic, standing amidst stormy seas. The figure is being illuminated by lightning bolts, suggesting divine intervention. Surrounding the oval are five flags representing the newly established republic. This design, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides valuable insight into the artistic expression of political change in 18th-century Netherlands.