Allegorie op Schieland en Krimpenerwaard 1797

"Allegorie op Schieland en Krimpenerwaard" is an etching by Anna Catharina Brouwer, created in 1797. It depicts a female figure, likely representing the region of Schieland and Krimpenerwaard, standing on a barrel inscribed "Schieland." She holds a compass and a staff topped with a ship's wheel, referencing navigation and maritime trade, key economic activities in the region. Two figures, likely representing local residents, stand nearby, highlighting the prosperity of the area. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum and is a beautiful example of the Dutch artistic tradition of allegorical prints.