Monument voor Willem V, 1787 1787

This 1787 print by George Kockers, titled *Monument voor Willem V*, depicts Willem V, the last stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, in an elaborate monument-like setting. The work is a celebration of his rule and features a profile portrait of Willem V surrounded by symbols of power, including a crown, scales, and a lion. The figures flanking the monument, as well as the inscription below, further detail the virtues of this powerful leader. This monumental image is a testament to the significance of Willem V as a figure in Dutch history.