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William IIIs Lowland Wars (oil on canvas) (see also 143659)
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William IIIs Lowland Wars (oil on canvas) (see also 143659)
HLK143658 William IIIs Lowland Wars (oil on canvas) (see also 143659) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester and the Trustees of the Holkham Estate; (add.info.: the birds and beasts stand for different countries that participated in these conflicts; goose symbolises England; cock stands for France; heron for the Netherlands; raven for Denmark; dragon for Turkey; brown eagle for Russia; William of Orange (1650-1702), Stadtholder of Holland 1672-1702, King of England, Scotland and Ireland 1689-1702:); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23227062
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This print showcases "William III's Lowland Wars" by Melchior de Hondecoeter, a renowned Dutch painter from the 17th century. Painted with oil on canvas, this masterpiece depicts a symbolic representation of various countries involved in these conflicts. The artist ingeniously personifies different nations through birds and beasts. The goose embodies England, while the cock represents France. The heron symbolizes the Netherlands, the raven signifies Denmark, and the dragon stands for Turkey. Additionally, the brown eagle represents Russia. At first glance, one can sense an intense confrontation among these avian figures as they clash against each other in mid-air flight. This allegorical painting captures not only their physical fight but also reflects the political tensions that prevailed during those turbulent times. The central figure of William of Orange dominates the composition. As Stadtholder of Holland from 1672 to 1702 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 1702, he played a pivotal role in these wars. With its rich symbolism and meticulous attention to detail, this artwork is a testament to Hondecoeter's skillful craftsmanship and ability to convey complex historical narratives through his artistry. Thanks to Fine Art Finder and Bridgeman Images for preserving this remarkable piece that offers us insight into both history and artistic brilliance.
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