Allegorie op de dood van Willem V, prins van Oranje, 1806 1806

This 1806 engraving, titled "Allegorie op de dood van Willem V, prins van Oranje," by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman depicts a mourning figure, likely representing the Netherlands, holding a portrait of Willem V, Prince of Orange. The image is set against a backdrop of a weeping willow tree and a tombstone, emphasizing the theme of grief and remembrance. Portman, a prolific engraver, was known for his detailed and emotive style, making this work a poignant tribute to the fallen prince. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artistic conventions of 19th-century commemorative art.