Geschiedenis geeft de Schilderkunst een schrijfveer om de geschiedenissen van de Nederlandse vorsten op te tekenen 1732

This etching by Bernard Picart, titled "History gives Painting a quill to record the histories of the Dutch princes," is a masterful representation of the power of art to preserve history. Created in 1732, the artwork depicts a scene with allegorical figures that represent different aspects of Dutch history and art. History, personified as a woman, is seated and writing on a scroll. Painting, symbolized by another woman, stands by her side with a palette and brush in hand. The etching is filled with details that highlight the relationship between history, art, and the Dutch monarchy. The scene is filled with numerous figures, each representing a different aspect of Dutch history and art. The etching is a testament to Picart's talent as an engraver and his understanding of the power of art to preserve and transmit knowledge across generations.