Allegorie op de val van het Franse bewind 1813 - 1815

Noach van der (II) Meer's "Allegorie op de val van het Franse bewind" (1813-1815) depicts the fall of the French regime, a popular theme in Dutch art of the time. The print shows a chaotic scene of fallen French symbols, including a cannon, a liberty cap, and various scrolls and documents, all scattered amongst rocks and under a stormy sky. The image highlights the instability and downfall of French power, possibly referring to the Napoleonic Wars. This is a powerful work of art with a clear message of political commentary, and viewers are encouraged to look closely at the details to understand the artist’s message.