Het Oude Hof in De Haag en portret van Willem V, ca. 1754-1755 1754 - 1755

This etching by Ernst Ludwig Creite, created between 1754 and 1755, depicts the "Oude Hof" (Old Court) in The Hague and a portrait of Willem V, the Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. The artwork is a complex composition that features allegorical figures, architectural details, and symbolic imagery. The central focus is the grand palace, while the surrounding figures and objects allude to the power and authority of the Stadtholder. The etching was likely intended as a propaganda piece, showcasing Willem V as a strong and capable leader. "Het Oude Hof in De Haag en portret van Willem V", "Willem V", "Stadtholder", "Dutch Republic", "The Hague", "etching", "propaganda".