Verklaring van de penning door Nikolaas van Swinderen geslagen op het overlijden van Anna van Hannover, prinses van Oranje-Nassau 1759

This is a printed text document from 1759, an explanation of a commemorative coin struck by Nicolaas van Swinderen to mark the passing of Anna of Hanover, Princess of Orange-Nassau. The text is in Dutch and discusses the design of the coin, which features an image of Anna and the coat of arms of Great Britain, as well as the inscriptions surrounding the image. The text highlights the importance of Anna and her role as Princess of Orange-Nassau, referring to her as a "Grand and Illustrious Princess" and emphasizing her title as "Governess" to the country. The text concludes with a quote, “Heu Matrem Perdiddi!” (“Alas, I have lost my mother!”) which underscores the personal grief felt by the artist over the loss of Anna. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural practices of mourning and commemoration in 18th-century Netherlands.