Verklaring bij de prent met allegorisch gedenkteken voor Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau 1806

This 1806 engraving, created by an anonymous artist, is an allegorical memorial to Willem V, Prince of Orange-Nassau. The artwork utilizes a visual language to express themes of loss, virtue, and the legacy of a powerful ruler. The inscription surrounding the image offers a textual interpretation of the allegory, using Dutch verse to highlight the Prince's significant deeds and the sorrow of his passing. The composition emphasizes the importance of memorialization, placing the figure of Willem V within a framework of both historical and allegorical references. This print serves as a historical record of the mourning of Willem V, providing a glimpse into the visual culture of the time.