Hollandse maagd met de Hollandse leeuw 1729

Bernard Picart's "Hollandse maagd met de Hollandse leeuw" (1729) is an etching depicting a female figure representing Holland, seated with a lion, and holding a scepter. The scene is set within a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory, and behind them is a building representing the city of Amsterdam. This artwork is a testament to the Dutch Republic’s wealth and power, and is a prime example of allegorical art.