Verklaring van de penning door Nikolaas van Swinderen geslagen op het overlijden van Willem IV, prins van Oranje-Nassau 1751

This 1751 engraving by an anonymous artist, titled "Verklaring van de penning door Nikolaas van Swinderen geslagen op het overlijden van Willem IV, prins van Oranje-Nassau," is a commemorative piece depicting the death of Willem IV, Prince of Orange-Nassau. The artwork features a portrait of Willem IV on the left side with text below it describing his lineage and titles. The right side depicts a grieving Dutch maiden holding a spear and helmet, symbolizing the loss of the Prince. This engraving, located in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical record of the event, providing insight into Dutch commemoration and the visual culture of the 18th century.