Proclamatie van erfprins Willem bij de Brits-Russische inval in de Nederlanden, 1799 1799

"Proclamatie van erfprins Willem bij de Brits-Russische inval in de Nederlanden, 1799", created by Willem I (King of the Netherlands) in 1799, is a historical document proclaiming the will of Willem Frederik, the Prince of Orange, during the Anglo-Russian invasion of the Netherlands in 1799. This document, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is an example of a proclamation, a type of public announcement often used in times of crisis. The text calls for the people of the Netherlands to rise up against the invading forces and pledge their support for the House of Orange. This artwork highlights a significant historical moment, the Dutch struggle for independence and resistance to foreign invasion.