De tweede kamer der Staten Generaal 1784 - 1826

Jacob Ernst Marcus’s "De tweede kamer der Staten Generaal" (1784-1826) is a detailed line drawing depicting the second chamber of the States General, a legislative body of the Dutch Republic. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the grandeur of the chamber with its intricate architectural details and the presence of a raised throne, symbolizing the authority of the Dutch government. The scene includes two figures, presumably members of the assembly, standing near the throne. This precise and finely detailed rendering provides a valuable glimpse into the historical architecture and political context of the Dutch Republic during this era.