Allegorie op Groot-Brittannië 1755

"Allegorie op Groot-Brittannië" (Allegory of Great Britain) is an engraving by Jan Caspar Philips, dated 1755. The artwork depicts three figures representing Great Britain, England, and Scotland, each holding a shield with their respective coat of arms. The central figure, representing Great Britain, is seated and holding a shield with the Royal Arms of Great Britain. The artwork is part of a larger series illustrating the "Tegenwoordige Staat van Groot Brittanje" (Present State of Great Britain), commissioned by Isaac Tirion. This allegorical print showcases the importance of Great Britain and its constituent nations, a testament to the cultural and historical significance of the British Empire. The artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.