Ziet kinderen, wilt deez' Prent beschouwen, / Blijft op Oranje steeds vertouwen 1816 - 1849

This uncut broadside, exhorting loyalty to the House of Orange, was printed by Jan Bernardus Ulrich in Rotterdam. Printed ephemera like this played a crucial role in shaping national identity and political sentiment. The imagery, including cherubs, wreaths, and crowned symbols, conveys messages of love, loyalty, and victory tied to the House of Orange, a Protestant dynasty and a symbol of Dutch identity. The text "Ziet kinderen, wilt deez' Prent beschouwen, / Blijft op Oranje steeds vertrouwen" translates to "See children, contemplate this print, / Always trust in Orange." Consider the emotional impact of these symbols and messages on the communities who would have engaged with this print, and what this says about the emotional relationship between the Dutch and the House of Orange. Notice how the image aims to instill a sense of national pride, trust, and allegiance, reflecting the prevailing socio-political values of the time. It invites us to reflect on the construction and dissemination of cultural identity through visual media.