Allegorie op het overlijden van prins Willem IV, 1751 1751

This engraving by Jan Caspar Philips is an allegorical depiction of the death of Prince Willem IV. The artwork depicts the prince's portrait in an oval frame held by two cherubs above a monument. Around the monument are numerous figures, including putti weaving garlands and a group of mourners. The inscription on the monument reads "W.C.H.P. Nat. 6 Sept. 1711. Ob. 22 Oct. 1751." The detailed engraving was created in 1751 and is a testament to Philips’ skill in capturing the solemnity of this historic event. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This small-scale artwork, measuring only 172 mm in height and 112 mm in width, is a poignant example of Dutch engraving and memorial art.