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Oppression Tramples Liberty and Commerce, 1813
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Oppression Tramples Liberty and Commerce, 1813

Reinier Vinkeles (I) · 1813 - 1814 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Allegorical representation of a dark cave in which Violence, Discord, and (French) Deceit trample Liberty and Commerce. Atop the hill, Hercules is led by Justice. Allegory on the liberation of the Netherlands in 1813.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printWilliam I of the NetherlandsVehemence, Violence, FiercenessJustice, 'Justitia'Disagreement, Discord'Discordia' (Ripa)Bevrijding van Nederland (1813)
Credit lineDwingelandij vertrapt de Vrijheid en Koophandel, 1813. 1813 - 1814. Reinier Vinkeles (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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