Geschiedenis en de vier werelddelen 1737

This engraving titled "Geschiedenis en de vier werelddelen" (History and the Four Continents), created by Pieter Yver in 1737, depicts a scene of allegorical figures representing history. The image is rich with symbolism, featuring a woman with a crown and a sword, seated on a throne with two figures at her feet and a large gathering behind her. The scene is framed by a landscape with a tree, which provides a sense of depth to the composition. The central figure, draped in a flowing robe, seems to represent history, suggesting the passing of time and the recording of events. Yver's work, a fine example of Dutch Baroque art, is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.