William III Jubilee Plaque

This commemorative lithographic plaque marks the 25th anniversary of King William III’s reign. At the top, the king’s portrait is crowned allegorically by figures of History and Peace. The central pedestal depicts his visit to flood-stricken regions in 1861, flanked by a Dutch farmer and an Indigenous figure from the Dutch East Indies, visually linking the metropole and colony under royal authority. Below, scenes of the king’s inauguration in the Nieuwe Kerk and his ceremonial entry into Amsterdam reinforce dynastic legitimacy, while a frieze of provincial coats of arms symbolizes national unity.