Embleem met Vrijheid en Mars 1724 - 1769

This 18th-century engraving, "Embleem met Vrijheid en Mars" (Emblem with Liberty and Mars), by Noach van der Meer, depicts an allegorical scene of Liberty and Mars (the Roman god of war) shaking hands over a column. The scene is framed by a decorative border of scrolling foliage. The composition and style of the engraving are typical of Dutch art of the period, and the work is a testament to the artistic skills of Noach van der Meer. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this etching, which measures just over 10 cm by 12 cm.