Allegorie rond de Bataafse Opstand 1704 - 1706

"Allegorie rond de Bataafse Opstand" (Allegory Around the Dutch Revolt) is a 1704-1706 etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, a Dutch artist known for his political and satirical prints. The etching, which is now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a complex allegory of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. The scene is filled with figures, including a goddess-like figure representing the Netherlands, a warrior representing the Dutch resistance, and figures representing the Spanish and their allies. The work is a powerful commentary on the events of the Dutch Revolt, emphasizing the struggle and triumph of the Dutch people.