Allegorisch grafmonument voor prins Frederik, 1799 by Anonymous

Allegorisch grafmonument voor prins Frederik, 1799 1799

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neoclacissism

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allegory

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momento-mori

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history-painting

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engraving

This anonymous engraving, *Allegorisch grafmonument voor prins Frederik, 1799*, depicts a memorial for Prince Frederick. The monument is adorned with a skull, a wreath, and two cannons, representing the Prince's passing and possible military achievements. The inscription, "La Prilce [sic] war sein Ziel," translates to "The Prince was his goal," suggesting an ambition that he did not live to see fulfilled. The monument is set within a landscape of trees and greenery, possibly representing the Prince's final resting place.

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