Monument met 21 portretten 1803

"Monument met 21 portretten" is an engraving by James Parker, created in 1803. The artwork commemorates the 1783 signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolutionary War, with a central figure of Liberty holding chains aloft and a lion by her side. Surrounding Liberty are 21 portraits of the signatories, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. The engraving is divided into three sections, with the central section commemorating the treaty. The upper and lower sections each feature 10 portraits of signatories. This engraving provides a visual record of this important historical event, capturing the spirit of freedom and independence that was achieved with the end of the war.