Allegorie op het herstel van de Nederlandse Unie, 1815 1815

Adriaan de Lelie's "Allegorie op het herstel van de Nederlandse Unie, 1815," is a powerful allegory celebrating the restoration of the United Netherlands in 1815, following the Napoleonic Wars. The engraving, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of triumph, with a central figure, likely representing the Netherlands, standing over defeated figures, symbolizing the overcoming of adversity and the return of unity. De Lelie's work is a testament to the strength and resilience of the Dutch people, and it offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time.