Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV, 1747 1747

"Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV, 1747," is an anonymous engraving that depicts Willem IV, Prince of Orange and Nassau, being elevated to the position of Stadtholder of the United Provinces. The artwork features a procession of figures with flags carrying the symbols of the Netherlands, led by a figure representing Willem IV. A lion, representing strength and power, is prominent at the bottom of the stairs. This engraving was created in 1747 and measures 404mm in height and 251mm in width, featuring an inscription in Dutch that celebrates Willem IV's achievements. It provides a visual representation of the political and symbolic significance of Willem IV's ascension, a key moment in Dutch history.