Allegorie op de vrije handel de Bataafse leeuw Bijbelse, mythologische en allegorische voorstellingen (serietitel), RP-P-OB-52.797, Johannes Glauber, between 1672 and 1726

Identification title(s): allegory of free trade: the batavian lion. Biblical, mythological and allegorical scenes (series title) object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-52. 797. Catalog reference: hollstein german 61-3(4). Roy p. 68b. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso lower left, stamped: lugt 240. Description: in the clouds the personification of freedom, with a scepter and the freedom hat in hand. She is surrounded by putti and mercury. Below her the batavian lion, with sword in hand and coat of arms of amsterdam at the side. The print is based on a ceiling painting by gerard de lairesse and is part of a series with biblical, mythological and allegorical scenes. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: johannes glauber (mentioned on object), after a design by: gerard de lairesse (mentioned on object), after a painting by: gerard de lairesse (mentioned on object), publisher: leonard schenk (possible) place of manufacture: printmaker: unknown, after a painting by: amsterdam, publisher: amsterdam. Dating: 1672 - 1726. Physical features: etching; proof. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: top: h 298 mm × w 197 mm. Subjectwhat: beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ heraldic animals), device (as symbol of the state, etc. ) (+ city; municipal). Freedom, liberty; 'libertà' (ripa), cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti' (story of) mercury (hermes)where: amsterdam. Acquisition and rights: acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: between 1672 and 1726.