Belangrijke gebeurtenissen, voorgevallen onder de op- / volgende vorsten van den huize Oranje Nassau 1811 - 1829

Jacob Plügger created this print, titled 'Belangrijke gebeurtenissen, voorgevallen onder de op-/ volgende vorsten van den huize Oranje Nassau' at an unknown date. It translates to 'Important events that occurred under the ascending/following princes of the House of Orange Nassau.' This print serves as a visual chronicle, idealizing the lineage and key events of the House of Orange-Nassau, the Dutch royal family. Reflect on the role of imagery in constructing national identity. How does the selection and portrayal of historical events contribute to a particular narrative of Dutch history and monarchy? Consider the cultural and political context in which Plügger created this work. The House of Orange-Nassau played a crucial role in the formation of the Dutch Republic and later the Kingdom of the Netherlands. How might Plügger's print reflect or reinforce prevailing attitudes towards monarchy and national identity in 19th-century Netherlands? The composition of this piece provides insight into how historical narratives are visually constructed and transmitted. It evokes questions about power, legacy, and the way history is remembered and celebrated.