Allegorie op het herstel van stadhouder Willem V (kopie), 1787 1787 - 1788

This allegorical print by Joseph Gleich, titled "Allegorie op het herstel van stadhouder Willem V (kopie)", depicts the House of Orange as a tree. The tree is rooted in the ground with medallions of ancestors, reaching towards the sky, where an eagle carrying a crown soars over it. The eagle represents strength and power, and the tree symbolizes the lineage and continuity of the House of Orange. The print celebrates the restoration of Stadtholder Willem V, who is represented by the eagle, after the Patriots' uprising in 1787. The artwork is a testament to the enduring power and influence of the House of Orange in the Netherlands.