Allegory on the installation of William V as hereditary stadholder, 1766 Allegory on the installation of prince William V as hereditary stadholder at age eighteen on March 8, 1766. Central prince sitting on his throne, right Hercules defeats the serpents left collected seven virtues. Above the throne flying Fame and reveals Father Time seven cherubs with a large laurel wreath, right bestows Plenty resources. In the foreground of the Dutch Lion. The caption in four lines the contract to the stadhouder. Manufacturer : printmaker, Noah van der Meer (II) (listed building) in its design: Noah van d
Allegory on the installation of William V as hereditary stadholder, 1766 Allegory on the installation of prince William V as hereditary stadholder at age eighteen on March 8, 1766. Central prince sitting on his throne, right Hercules defeats the serpents left collected seven virtues. Above the throne flying Fame and reveals Father Time seven cherubs with a large laurel wreath, right bestows Plenty resources. In the foreground of the Dutch Lion. The caption in four lines the contract to the stadhouder. Manufacturer : printmaker, Noah van der Meer (II) (listed building) in its design: Noah van der Meer (II) (listed building) dedicated to Willem V (prince of Orange-Nassau) (listed building) commissioned by Noah van der Meer (II) (listed building) Place manufacture: Leiden Date: 1766 Physical features: etching and engra material: paper Technique: etching / engra (printing process) Dimensions: plate edge: h 273 mm × W 194 mm Subject 'Sapientia' and the Seven Virtues; Three Divine Virtues and the Four Cardinal Virtues (the story of) Hercules (Herakles) Father Time, man with wings and scytheAbundantia (abundance) as Roman personificationbeasts of prey, predatory animals: lion installation of William V as governor (1766) When: 1766 - 1766Wie: William V (prince of Orange-Nassau)
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