Het Volksbewind Gevestigd, decoratie op het Amstelveld, 1795 (uitleg) 1795
dirkmelandlangeveld
script typeface
old-fashioned
aged paper
paragraph style
stylized text
thick font
handwritten font
classical type
word imagery
columned text
"Het Volksbewind Gevestigd" (The People's Rule Established) is a 1795 political print by Dirk Meland Langeveld, depicting the Dutch Republic's new political order. The print features the allegorical figure of the Dutch Maiden, holding a liberty cap and the scales of justice, standing atop a lion representing the former Batavian Republic, symbolizing the transition to a new era. The Maiden presents the rudder of state to seven children, representing the future generation, signifying the establishment of a new government, emphasizing prosperity and stability. The print, currently at the Rijksmuseum, provides a unique insight into the symbolism and ideals of the Dutch Republic during this period.
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