Monument met borstbeeld van Willem IV, 1747 1747

This 1747 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts a monument dedicated to Willem IV, featuring a bust of the monarch, two shields displaying his coat of arms, and a decorative base with a scene depicting a trumpeter and a person in a garden. The monument itself is a powerful symbol of Willem IV’s reign and is a prime example of Dutch royal iconography from the 18th century. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a detailed glimpse into the design of this monumental sculpture, capturing its intricate details in a format suitable for reproduction and dissemination.