Standbeeld van de Vrije gewapende Bataafsche Republiek, 1799 1799

This is a drawing of a sculpture by Bartholomeus Ziesenis, a Dutch artist, created in 1799. The artwork, titled "Standbeeld van de Vrije gewapende Bataafsche Republiek," depicts a female figure in the form of a classical goddess, symbolizing the newly established Batavian Republic. She is dressed in armor and carries a spear and a shield. The drawing style uses delicate lines and shading to represent the three-dimensional form of the statue, conveying the artist's vision for the final sculpted piece. This drawing offers a glimpse into the neoclassical style popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and its connection to political and social movements of the time.