Allegory on the elevation of William IV, 1747, Encouragement for all pious Patriots to sacrifice good and blood for the protection of Religion and Freedom (title on object), Allegory on the elevation of William IV as stadtholder of the Republic, 1747. The Dutch Virgin sitting in the Dutch Garden, the entrance of which is guarded by the Dutch Lion. In the clouds, Time brings the reins of the Dutch Lion to the personification of the Orange Prince. Soldiers around the garden, on the right the Orange family tree, in the foreground the French rooster, symbols of infidelity, false promises, etc. On

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