Memorieprent voor George Washington 1800

"Memorieprent voor George Washington" is an engraving created by Lambertus Antonius Claessens in 1800. The print depicts a seated woman, likely representing the United States, being crowned by a winged figure. The inscription above the woman's head reads "Strength-Unit-Justice," indicating the virtues the new nation was founded on. This artwork provides a glimpse into how George Washington was viewed in the early years of the United States as a figure worthy of praise and emulation.