Allegorische voorstelling van de Hollandse Tuin waarin Willem III zijn liefde verklaart aan de Nederlandse Maagd, 1672 1672

This 17th-century Dutch etching, “Allegorische voorstelling van de Hollandse Tuin waarin Willem III zijn liefde verklaart aan de Nederlandse Maagd,” or “The Standing Virgin, Ready for Peace,” is a satirical political cartoon depicting a fantastical scene where William III of England declares his love for the Dutch Republic personified as a virgin. The artwork, likely created by an anonymous artist, features a Dutch garden with allegorical figures and symbols, such as cherubs, a lion, and a dog, representing the political landscape of the time. This work is a prime example of the use of allegory and symbolism in political satire during the Dutch Golden Age. It was likely created during the period of conflict between England and the Netherlands and serves as a visual commentary on the political climate of the time. The etching is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.