Allegorie op de komst van de Prins van Oranje naar Engeland, 1688 1688 - 1689

This etching, “Allegorie op de komst van de Prins van Oranje naar Engeland, 1688”, was created by the Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe in 1688-1689, illustrating the arrival of William of Orange to England. The piece is an allegory, featuring various figures and symbols representing the event. The figures represent various elements of the story like William of Orange, Britannia, and the forces of Catholicism and Protestantism, while the surrounding symbols, like the lion, the crown, and the shield, depict concepts like power, royalty, and protection. De Hooghe’s work is considered a significant piece of Baroque art, highlighting the political and religious climate of the time. This engraving can be seen at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.