Erepoorten bij de intocht van Willem V te Veere (Nr. VI), 1766 1766 - 1767

This engraving by Gerard Sibelius depicts one of the triumphal arches erected in Veere, Netherlands, to celebrate the arrival of William V in 1766. The arch is adorned with elaborate ornamentation, including two angels blowing trumpets, a coat of arms, and a decorative inscription. The inscription, visible in the top panel, speaks of the "Orange and the virtues that will be perpetuated with glory," referencing the House of Orange-Nassau, the royal family of the Netherlands. This print provides a detailed record of the festive decorations that were used to celebrate important events in the 18th century.