Gedenkzuil voor de Zeven Verenigde Provincies, 1796 1796

This 1796 engraving, “Gedenkzuil voor de Zeven Verenigde Provincies”, by Dutch artist Jan Gerritsz Visser, is a detailed depiction of the Seven United Provinces. It features a monumental column adorned with shields representing various cities and regions. At the base of the column, scenes of rural life are depicted, representing the provinces' agricultural and pastoral resources. The work is a testament to the rich history and cultural identity of the Netherlands, and serves as a historical document of the nation's landscape and its people during the late 18th century.