Lijst met portretten die toegevoegd zijn aan het boek De zeetriumph der Bataafsche vryheid, 1782 1782

This is a printed list of portraits made in 1782 by Jan Gerard Waldorp to be included in the book, “The Sea Triumph of Batavian Liberty.” The text centers on the triumph of 'Batavian Liberty,' evoking classical Roman ideals of freedom and victory. This theme resonates with a deeper, archetypal yearning for liberation found throughout history. We see this same yearning echoed through antiquity. Take, for instance, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a symbol of triumph. The concept of liberty, deeply rooted in classical antiquity, has been cyclically reinterpreted. We see this motif in the French Revolution, and later in the American Revolution, and it's embedded in the collective consciousness. The desire for freedom, however, is eternally intertwined with the subconscious fears of oppression, creating a powerful emotional tension. The idea of Batavian Liberty has been constantly reshaped, its emotional charge undiminished. This list, therefore, is not merely a document, but a testament to humanity's recurring quest for freedom, a quest that touches upon our deepest fears and aspirations.