Ontmoeting van den raadpensionaris Cats met Willem II 1828

"Ontmoeting van den raadpensionaris Cats met Willem II" (Meeting of the pensionary Cats with Willem II), an engraving by Philippus Velijn (1787-1836), depicts a historical encounter between the Dutch statesman Jacob Cats and William II, Prince of Orange. The scene, set in a grand interior, features the two figures in formal attire, engaged in a conversation, highlighting the political and social significance of their meeting. The detailed rendering and use of light and shadow contribute to the historical gravitas of the piece. This work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch history and the intricacies of power dynamics.