Allegory on the victories of the Republic in the year 1709
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Allegory in honor of the victories by the Republic in the year 1709. Triumphal procession with Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau in a chariot drawn by Faith (Fides), the horses accompanied by the virtues Hope (Spes), Justice (Justitia), Strength (Fortitudo), Love (Charitas), Temperance (Temperantia) and Prudence (Prudentia). To the left of the chariot Love for the Fatherland (Amor Patriae), Piety (Pietas) and Liberty (Libertas). In the sky Fame (Fama) and angels. In the foreground two angels with a cartouche with a depiction of the peace negotiations in the year 1709. To the right a pillar with four small depictions of the military victories achieved in the summer of 1709. The print includes a text sheet in Dutch and French, with an explanation of the numbers 1-15 in the depiction.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description