Allegorie op de Nationale Vergadering, 1796 1797

Jeremias Snoek's "Allegorie op de Nationale Vergadering, 1796" (1797) is an allegorical engraving depicting the Dutch National Assembly. The central figure, representing the Dutch people, sits crowned on a throne, while figures personifying Justice, Strength, and Prudence surround him. The image reflects the ideals of the Dutch Republic during the period of the Batavian Revolution, using classical imagery to convey the concepts of virtue and civic duty. Snoek's engraving offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of the Netherlands during a time of profound change.