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The Dutch flag represented the Dutch people on the canvas. And also acted as a backdrop for Dutch related artwork. The flag manifests on top of the canvas, and has always been drawn on r/Place with an [[Orange Above|orange pennant]] on top of it. | The Dutch flag represented the Dutch people on the canvas. And also acted as a backdrop for Dutch related artwork. The flag manifests on top of the canvas, and has always been drawn on r/Place with an [[Orange Above|orange pennant]] on top of it. | ||
== | ==History== | ||
Since the Middle Ages, the Dutch were divided on what flag to rally behind. The red-white-blue flag with an orange pennant was flown when The Netherlands regained its independence and the Prince of Orange returned from exile. But just before the outbreak of World War II, the orange-white-blue Prince's Flag resurfaced again. Some people were convinced that these colors were the true colors of the Dutch flag, particularly members of the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands. To end the discussion, a royal decree in 1937 established the colors of the Dutch flag: | Since the Middle Ages, the Dutch were divided on what flag to rally behind. The red-white-blue flag with an orange pennant was flown when The Netherlands regained its independence and the Prince of Orange returned from exile. But just before the outbreak of World War II, the orange-white-blue Prince's Flag resurfaced again. Some people were convinced that these colors were the true colors of the Dutch flag, particularly members of the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands. To end the discussion, a royal decree in 1937 established the colors of the Dutch flag: | ||
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It would go into history as the shortest decree ever issued.<ref>[https://welcome.utrechtregion.com/en/iwcur/events/kings-day-2022/faq-about-nl FAQ about NL]. welcome.utrechtregion.com</ref> | It would go into history as the shortest decree ever issued.<ref>[https://welcome.utrechtregion.com/en/iwcur/events/kings-day-2022/faq-about-nl FAQ about NL]. welcome.utrechtregion.com</ref> | ||
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'''July 20th, 13:00 GMT.''' Imagine: a moment ago you were driving down the highway, [[caravan]] in tow, to a camping in the south of [[France. Your mind drifting away to you falling asleep in a float in a swimming pool. A [[Fristi]] in hand, enjoying your well-earned holiday. But then you got a flat tire. And you snapped out of your daydream while your car slowed to a halt. You stepped out of your car in the [[Belgium|middle of nowhere]]. You checked your phone: there wasn't a single [[Wi-Fi]] hotspot there. And then, to make everything worse, your battery died. No [[ANWB Wegenwacht Van]] was coming to your rescue... You would have to do what you could with the things you had brought with you. | '''July 20th, 13:00 GMT.''' Imagine: a moment ago you were driving down the highway, [[caravan]] in tow, to a camping in the south of [[France]]. Your mind drifting away to you falling asleep in a float in a swimming pool. A [[Fristi]] in hand, enjoying your well-earned holiday. But then you got a flat tire. And you snapped out of your daydream while your car slowed to a halt. You stepped out of your car in the [[Belgium|middle of nowhere]]. You checked your phone: there wasn't a single [[Wi-Fi]] hotspot there. And then, to make everything worse, your battery died. No [[ANWB Wegenwacht Van]] was coming to your rescue... You would have to do what you could with the things you had brought with you. | ||
That was precisely the situation the members of [[PlaceNL]] found themselves in at the start of {{pl3|third edition}}. Severely limited to a small color palette, they made do with the tools they were given. Admittedly—the shade of white was perfect from the get-go; you can't go wrong by turning all the r's, g's, and b's up to the maximum. But the red? Criminal. The blue? Sinful. | That was precisely the situation the members of [[PlaceNL]] found themselves in at the start of {{pl3|third edition}}. Severely limited to a small color palette, they made do with the tools they were given. Admittedly—the shade of white was perfect from the get-go; you can't go wrong by turning all the r's, g's, and b's up to the maximum. But the red? Criminal. The blue? Sinful. | ||
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'''July 22nd, 2:30 GMT.''' At first sight, a bystander might not even realized that the flag of PlaceNL had changed. But for the members of PlaceNL a tremendous shift had just occurred. Having been provided with a deeper shade of blue, PlaceNL renovated their flag to its next stage of evolution. And like a Charmeleon is in every aspect superior to a [[Charmander]], this flag had leveled up too. From then on, it had a certain ''je ne sais quoi'' that distinguishes the common flag seen in The Netherlands from another flag | '''July 22nd, 2:30 GMT.''' At first sight, a bystander might not even realized that the flag of PlaceNL had changed. But for the members of PlaceNL a tremendous shift had just occurred. Having been provided with a deeper shade of blue, PlaceNL renovated their flag to its next stage of evolution. And like a Charmeleon is in every aspect superior to a [[Charmander]], this flag had leveled up too. From then on, it had a certain ''je ne sais quoi'' that distinguishes the common flag seen in The Netherlands, from another flag that's from [[Luxembourg]]. | ||
===The True Dutch Flag=== | ===The True Dutch Flag=== | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 29 July 2023
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| Netherlands Flag | |
| Name | Flag of The Netherlands |
| Description | The flag of The Netherlands, as it could be seen on r/place 2023. |
| Location | Usually on top of the canvas. |
| Creator | PlaceNL |
The Dutch flag represented the Dutch people on the canvas. And also acted as a backdrop for Dutch related artwork. The flag manifests on top of the canvas, and has always been drawn on r/Place with an orange pennant on top of it.
History
Since the Middle Ages, the Dutch were divided on what flag to rally behind. The red-white-blue flag with an orange pennant was flown when The Netherlands regained its independence and the Prince of Orange returned from exile. But just before the outbreak of World War II, the orange-white-blue Prince's Flag resurfaced again. Some people were convinced that these colors were the true colors of the Dutch flag, particularly members of the National Socialist Movement in the Netherlands. To end the discussion, a royal decree in 1937 established the colors of the Dutch flag:
The colors of the flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are red, white and blue.[1]
—Queen Wilhelmina, translated from Dutch.
It would go into history as the shortest decree ever issued.[2]
Description
| Color | Hex code |
|---|---|
| Bright vermillion | #AD1D25 |
| Pure white | #FFFFFF |
| Cobalt blue | #1E4785 |
Each band of color in the Dutch flag holds some symbolism for the country. The red band symbolizes bravery, strength, valor, and hardiness; the white band, peace and honesty; and the blue band represents vigilance, truth, loyalty, perseverance, and justice.[3]
r/place 2023
The False Start
| Color | Hex code |
|---|---|
| Red | #FF4500 |
| White | #FFFFFF |
| Blue | #3690EA |
July 20th, 13:00 GMT. Imagine: a moment ago you were driving down the highway, caravan in tow, to a camping in the south of France. Your mind drifting away to you falling asleep in a float in a swimming pool. A Fristi in hand, enjoying your well-earned holiday. But then you got a flat tire. And you snapped out of your daydream while your car slowed to a halt. You stepped out of your car in the middle of nowhere. You checked your phone: there wasn't a single Wi-Fi hotspot there. And then, to make everything worse, your battery died. No ANWB Wegenwacht Van was coming to your rescue... You would have to do what you could with the things you had brought with you.
That was precisely the situation the members of PlaceNL found themselves in at the start of r/place 2023. Severely limited to a small color palette, they made do with the tools they were given. Admittedly—the shade of white was perfect from the get-go; you can't go wrong by turning all the r's, g's, and b's up to the maximum. But the red? Criminal. The blue? Sinful.
The Unluxembourgification
| Color | Hex code |
|---|---|
| Red | #FF4500 |
| White | #FFFFFF |
| Blue | #2450A4 |
July 22nd, 2:30 GMT. At first sight, a bystander might not even realized that the flag of PlaceNL had changed. But for the members of PlaceNL a tremendous shift had just occurred. Having been provided with a deeper shade of blue, PlaceNL renovated their flag to its next stage of evolution. And like a Charmeleon is in every aspect superior to a Charmander, this flag had leveled up too. From then on, it had a certain je ne sais quoi that distinguishes the common flag seen in The Netherlands, from another flag that's from Luxembourg.
The True Dutch Flag
| Color | Hex code |
|---|---|
| Red | #BE0039 |
| White | #FFFFFF |
| Blue | #2450A4 |
July 25th, 13:00 GMT. There it was—the flag of The Netherlands in all its glory. For a brief moment, all of PlaceNL was quiet. Struck by the familiar hues, they looked back on their conquest for color which had finally come to an end. Then, a deafening roar erupted from the gathering. Everyone, from the low-lying fields of Flevoland to the towering hills of Limburg, cheered at the sight of the tricolor that was coming into being on the canvas. Pixel by pixel, the members of PlaceNL became sure of it: this flag was their flag. It had been theirs all along.
- ↑ ANP-bericht 24 februari 1937. kb.nl
- ↑ FAQ about NL. welcome.utrechtregion.com
- ↑ Dutch Flag. vexillologymatters.org