Uitleg bij de prent met de allegorie op het huwelijk van prins Willem IV en Anna van Engeland, 1734 1734

This 1734 engraving by Jacob Houtman Bernardszoon is an allegorical illustration of the marriage of Prince William IV and Princess Anne of England. The artwork features a detailed description of the marriage in verse, highlighting the virtues of the couple and the benefits of their union for the Dutch and English kingdoms. The text uses traditional imagery, such as the sun, the lion, and the crown, to symbolize power, strength, and nobility. The engraving captures the celebratory atmosphere of the event and showcases the artistic skill of the period.