Allegorie op de Nederlandse Vrijheid 1783

Theodoor Koning’s 1783 etching *Allegorie op de Nederlandse Vrijheid* (Allegory of Dutch Freedom) depicts a scene of battle and struggle. A woman, representing Dutch Freedom, is defending herself against a figure representing oppression. The woman wields a spear and shield, while the oppressive figure falls to the ground with an arrow through his shoulder. This print was part of a series of work by Koning that celebrated Dutch freedom and self-rule during a time of national transition.