Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV tot stadhouder, 1747 1747

Jacob Folkema's "Allegorie op de verheffing van Willem IV tot stadhouder" (1747) is a detailed etching that celebrates the elevation of Willem IV to Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. The etching showcases a bust of Willem IV atop a pedestal, flanked by putti, while a lion and a mythological figure, likely representing the Dutch Republic, appear in the lower section. This artwork serves as a powerful visual testament to the importance of Willem IV's ascension and the strength of the Dutch Republic. The etching is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.