Allegorie op de Alliantie met Frankrijk, 1795 1796

"Allegorie op de Alliantie met Frankrijk, 1795" is an engraving by Jeremias Snoek, dating back to 1796. The artwork depicts a grand allegory celebrating the alliance between France and the Batavian Republic. A central figure, representing the Batavian Republic, sits enthroned and holds a spear. She receives a document from a figure symbolizing France, while a figure holding a cap of liberty stands to the right. The composition is further enriched by a cherub in the sky and four putti on the lower level. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a visual representation of the political climate of the time and serves as a powerful reminder of the alliance that marked a significant chapter in Dutch history.