William III taking the oath as Captain-General of the Dutch armed forces, 1672

Representation and description of the appointment of Prince William III as captain-general of the Dutch armed forces. Shown is the moment the prince takes the oath of allegiance to the clerk of the States-General, Gaspar Fagel. Behind him hangs a cloth with a representation of the Dutch Maiden in the Dutch Garden, between columns with portrait busts of William of Orange, Prince Maurice, Frederick Henry and William II. Two small scenes in the background show the banquet and fireworks held in honor of the appointment of the prince. Below the representation a printed text in three columns with descriptions of the swearing-in and the banquet. Also included is a floor plan of the table arrangement and an explanation of the representation.