Personificaties van de Oostenrijkse Nederlanden en Frankrijk 1757

This engraving, "Personificaties van de Oostenrijkse Nederlanden en Frankrijk" by Jan Wandelaar, depicts the personified representation of the Austrian Netherlands and France. A seated female figure representing France holds a scepter and a crown, with a rooster at her feet, while a similar figure representing the Austrian Netherlands stands next to her, holding a staff. A winged figure hovers above, symbolizing the union between these two entities. The composition reflects the political and cultural exchange between the two nations, emphasizing their historical connection. The engraving, created in 1757, showcases Wandelaar's ability to render detailed figures and landscapes in a delicate and expressive style.