Allegorie op de stand van zaken in de oorlog met Frankrijk, 1674 1674

"Allegorie op de stand van zaken in de oorlog met Frankrijk, 1674" is a 1674 etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, now in the Rijksmuseum. It is a complex allegory depicting the state of affairs in the Franco-Dutch War, symbolized by a large balance scale. The artwork shows a diverse group of figures representing various political and religious entities of Europe, with the outcome of the war hanging in the balance. This politically charged piece reflects the turbulent time period and de Hooghe's masterful ability to visually articulate complex political concepts.