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The engraving titled The Ship of State (circa 1620) was created by François Schillemans, after designs by Jacobus War and Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne. It is an allegorical depiction of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces (also known as the Dutch Republic) as a ship navigating through turbulent waters, a common metaphor at the time for governance and the state.
This piece highlights the political and religious dimensions of the early 17th century in the Dutch Republic. The ship represents the confederation of the Dutch provinces, symbolizing their unity and shared political goals during their war of independence from Spain, known as the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648). Above the ship, rays of light emanating from a divine figure (often interpreted as Christ) represent divine guidance, emphasizing the religious convictions that were intertwined with the politics of the time. The ship's crew includes figures that likely symbolize different provinces or important political and military leaders of the Dutch Republic. The surrounding verses and inscriptions reflect contemporary political and moral commentary, which was common in Dutch political art during this period. This engraving is a visual representation of the "Ship of State" concept, which symbolizes the challenges and governance of a nation, particularly during turbulent political times.
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