Allegorie op de gebeurtenissen in het jaar 1680 1680 - 1681

This etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, titled "Allegorie op de gebeurtenissen in het jaar 1680", is a complex allegorical scene depicting the events of the year 1680 in the Dutch Republic. The print is full of symbolism, with figures representing various political and social concepts, including war, peace, justice, and the arts. The central figure is a woman representing the Dutch Republic, surrounded by figures symbolizing its key players and their roles in the year's events. The use of etching, a technique where acid is used to create the image, gives the work a characteristically sharp and detailed line. This piece is a significant example of Dutch Baroque art, reflecting the political and social climate of the era.