Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV, 1747 1641 - 1747

Wenceslaus Hollar's *Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV, 1747* (1641 - 1747) is a detailed etching that allegorically depicts the history of the House of Orange-Nassau in the Netherlands. The image shows two lions supporting a tree, representing the lineage of Dutch monarchs, starting with William the Silent, and culminating in William IV. Hollar, known for his precise and meticulous etchings, illustrates the historical narrative with a focus on Dutch national pride and the importance of lineage. This intricate image provides a visual representation of the symbolic and political significance of the House of Orange-Nassau in the Dutch Republic during the 17th century, capturing a key moment in the nation's history. This artwork is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.