{"product_id":"allegorie-met-de-aankomst-van-willem-iv-te-den-haag-1747-simon-fokke","title":"Allegorie met de aankomst van Willem IV te Den Haag, 1747 - Simon Fokke","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn allegorical drawing by Simon Fokke documenting the 1747 arrival of William IV in The Hague, featuring classical figures and historical vignettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Simon Fokke captures the political atmosphere of the Dutch Republic during the mid-eighteenth century. It commemorates the arrival of William IV, Prince of Orange, in The Hague in 1747, an event that marked his appointment as Stadtholder. The composition employs a structured, allegorical framework typical of the period. At the base, two female figures represent virtues or states, flanking the coat of arms of the House of Orange-Nassau. These figures provide a classical grounding for the historical narrative unfolding above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central portion of the work features a procession, rendered with delicate pen lines and subtle grey washes. Above this scene, four circular medallions contain smaller vignettes, likely depicting specific moments or locations associated with the Prince's journey and reception. A central circular portrait of William IV sits at the apex, unifying the disparate elements of the design. The use of wash creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, allowing the figures to emerge from the page with clarity. Fokke, a prolific engraver and draughtsman, demonstrates his technical precision here, balancing the demands of historical documentation with the decorative requirements of eighteenth-century graphic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work functions as a visual record of a specific political transition, employing the visual language of the time to legitimise the authority of the new Stadtholder. The inclusion of classical motifs alongside contemporary figures creates a bridge between the idealised past and the immediate reality of 1747. This piece offers a view into the visual culture of the Dutch Republic, where printmaking and drawing served as primary vehicles for disseminating political news and reinforcing national identity. The fine line work and controlled application of tone reflect the disciplined training of a master draughtsman of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/man-at-a-table-with-falling-roses-samuel-lankhout-co\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan at a Table with Falling Roses by Samuel Lankhout \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buste-van-petrus-broes-op-een-piedestal-reinier-vinkeles-i\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBuste van Petrus Broes op een piëdestal by Reinier Vinkeles (I)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/simon-fokke\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Simon Fokke →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon Fokke","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462318293327,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462320390479,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462320423247,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462320456015,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462320488783,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462320521551,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462320554319,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462320587087,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462320619855,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462320652623,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462320685391,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462320718159,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Allegorie-met-de-aankomst-van-Willem-IV-te-Den-Haag-1747_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113742584.jpg?v=1794359487","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/allegorie-met-de-aankomst-van-willem-iv-te-den-haag-1747-simon-fokke","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}