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Allegory on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the reign of King William I, 1838
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Allegory on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the reign of King William I, 1838

David Welle · 1838 · lithography; paper

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

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Allegory on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the reign of King Willem I in November 1838. At the top, between columns, stands the king on a staircase, flanked by personifications of Religion, Justice, Wisdom, and Prudence. At the bottom of the staircase, inhabitants of the country kneel in gratitude to their ruler. On the left, the Dutch Maiden on the lion and putti with various attributes.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printWilliam I of the NetherlandsJustice, 'Justitia'Prudence, 'Prudentia'The Hague
Credit lineAllegorie op het vijfentwintigjarige regeringsjubileum van koning Willem I, 1838. 1838. David Welle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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