Allegorie op het Tweede Eeuwfeest van het Leids Ontzet, 1774 1774

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, titled "Allegorie op het Tweede Eeuwfeest van het Leids Ontzet," celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Siege of Leiden in 1774. The allegorical scene depicts a figure representing Leiden seated on a throne, surrounded by figures that symbolize the city's virtues and resilience. This artwork is an example of the Dutch tradition of commemorating historical events through allegorical representations. The image is a fine example of the etching style, notable for its detailed and dramatic composition, which includes figures, landscapes, and symbolic elements. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum, which houses a large collection of Dutch art, including a wide range of etchings.