Allegorische voorstelling met het wapen van George I 1714 - 1759
janwandelaar
rijksmuseum
engraving
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portrait
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allegory
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baroque
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old engraving style
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figuration
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personal sketchbook
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geometric
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line
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history-painting
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engraving
This etching by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar, created between 1714 and 1759, is a visual allegory featuring the coat of arms of King George I of Great Britain. The artwork depicts a complex scene with various figures and symbols, including a central figure holding a shield emblazoned with the royal coat of arms. The composition suggests a celebration of the king's reign and power. While the specific meaning of the various elements in the composition is not fully understood, the overall theme of the artwork appears to be one of triumph and glorification. The print is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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