{"product_id":"allegorie-op-de-wapenstilstand-van-18-oktober-1794-pieter-gerardus-van-os","title":"Allegorie op de wapenstilstand van 18 oktober 1794 - Pieter Gerardus van Os","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1794 etching by Pieter Gerardus van Os depicting a Dutch lion as an allegory for the armistice of 18 October 1794.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Pieter Gerardus van Os serves as a visual record of the political climate in the Netherlands during the late eighteenth century. The composition centres on a lion, a traditional heraldic symbol of the Dutch Republic, resting amidst a collection of military equipment. Behind the lion, a cluster of flags and spears suggests the cessation of active conflict, while a liberty cap, or pileus, is positioned prominently above the scene. This symbol, often associated with the French Revolution and the subsequent political shifts in the region, provides context for the specific historical moment referenced in the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lion holds an oval shield inscribed with text detailing the armistice of 18 October 1794. The inclusion of cannons, swords, and other weaponry reinforces the theme of a temporary pause in hostilities. Van Os employs a precise, linear technique characteristic of late eighteenth-century printmaking, using cross-hatching to define the texture of the lion's mane and the metallic surfaces of the armaments. The work functions as a piece of political iconography, documenting a specific diplomatic agreement through the use of established allegorical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Dutch artist, Van Os was well-versed in the visual language of his time, and this print reflects the influence of contemporary political events on artistic production. The composition is balanced and deliberate, typical of the period's preference for structured, symbolic imagery. The print provides a window into the public communication of military and political news before the advent of mass media. It remains a clear example of how artists of the era translated complex geopolitical developments into accessible, symbolic narratives for a contemporary audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-grecian-lovely-john-william-godward\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Grecian Lovely - John William Godward — John William Godward\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pieter Gerardus van Os","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103682003279,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103696945487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103696978255,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103697011023,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103697043791,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103697076559,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103697109327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103697142095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103697174863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103697207631,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103697240399,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103697273167,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Allegorie-op-de-wapenstilstand-van-18-oktober-1794_Poster_CompositorV1_1791883292855.jpg?v=1791883393","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/allegorie-op-de-wapenstilstand-van-18-oktober-1794-pieter-gerardus-van-os","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}