Allegory on the Death of George Washington 1800

"Allegory on the Death of George Washington" is a drawing by Jacques Kuyper, created in 1800. The piece portrays a woman seated on a pedestal, possibly representing the United States, receiving inspiration from an angel above her. The angel points to a tombstone inscribed "Washington," signifying the passing of the first President of the United States. The woman is depicted holding a drawing tool and a scroll, suggesting that the legacy of Washington will live on through the arts. This artwork is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.