Allegorie op geboorte van Willem III, prins van Oranje-Nassau in 1650 1650

This 1650 etching by Cornelis van Dalen I depicts the allegorical birth of Willem III, Prince of Orange-Nassau. The scene features a host of angels surrounding a woman holding the newborn Prince. The image is filled with symbolism, including a coat of arms and a peacock, representing royalty and immortality, respectively. The etching is a detailed and dramatic representation of the event, highlighting the importance of the birth of a prince. The piece is now in the Rijksmuseum.