De Nederlandse Leeuw reikt Willem van Oranje het zwaard om de Spaanse tirannie mee te bestrijden, 1572 1624 - 1626

This 17th-century engraving by Pieter Serwouters, titled "De Nederlandse Leeuw reikt Willem van Oranje het zwaard om de Spaanse tirannie mee te bestrijden, 1572", depicts a symbolic scene of the Dutch Lion handing a sword to Willem van Oranje, the leader of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. The engraving serves as a visual allegory of the fight for freedom, emphasizing the role of William of Orange as the champion of the Dutch people. The work features a stylized lion, a powerful symbol of strength and courage, handing a sword to a regal, but determined William of Orange. The engraving highlights the significance of the Dutch Revolt in Dutch history, highlighting the heroism of the Dutch resistance and the role of William of Orange as a key figure. The engraving can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.