Weest dapper, mint den prins, en hoopt op God. enz.
Theodoor Koning
1785
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
273; 217
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Weest dapper, mint prins, en hoopt God. enz.** (1785) is a striking engraving by Dutch artist Theodoor Kon, measuring 273 mm high by 217 mm wide. Created during the turbulent late 18th century in the Dutch Republic, this captures the era's political fervor. The title, translating to "Be brave, the prince, and hope God, etc.," echoes pro-Orangist sentiments amid the Patriot Revolution (1780s), when supporters of Stadtholder William V rallied against revolutionary factions. Such inscriptions were common in propaganda prints, blending faith, loyalty, and national pride to inspire the public. A...