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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. At the start of each edition of r/Place, the flag manifested on top of the canvas. It acted as a backdrop for Dutch related artwork. And it was the most recognizable work made by the community of [[PlaceNL]] on the canvases of r/Place.
 
==Orange==
{{Main|Orange Above}}
The flag of The Netherlands has always been drawn on r/Place with an orange band on top of it, and is thought of by the PlaceNL community as an essential part of the flag. The orange band could represent the orange pennant that is flown with the flag on days when the Dutch royal family are celebrated. But it could also represent the orange outfits the Dutch wear to support their country during events, such as sports competitions.


==History==
==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 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 some where convinced another flag design, with orange instead of red, was the true flag that represented the country. To end the discussion, a royal decree in 1937 established the colors of the Dutch flag:


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—Queen Wilhelmina, translated from Dutch.
—Queen Wilhelmina, translated from Dutch.
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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 in The Netherlands.<ref>[https://welcome.utrechtregion.com/en/iwcur/events/kings-day-2022/faq-about-nl FAQ about NL]. welcome.utrechtregion.com</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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The official flag displays three horizontal stripes in bright vermilion, white, and cobalt blue in order of top to bottom.
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.<ref>[http://www.vexillologymatters.org/dutch-flag.htm Dutch Flag]. vexillologymatters.org</ref>
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.<ref>[http://www.vexillologymatters.org/dutch-flag.htm Dutch Flag]. vexillologymatters.org</ref>


 
= {{pl3}}=
= {{pl3}} =
===The False Start===
===The False Start===
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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.
As of July 20th 13:00 GMT, the start of {{pl3}}, the color palette available to participants was limited. After expansions of the palette, PlaceNL would revisit their choice of colors of the top and bottom bands of the flag.
 
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.


===The ''Unluxembourgification''===
===The ''Unluxembourgification'' ===
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|Blue
| Blue
|{{Color|#2450A4}}
|{{Color|#2450A4}}
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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 that's from [[Luxembourg]].
As of July 22nd 2:30 GMT a darker shade of blue was included in the palette. This change provided the ability to differentiate between the flag of [[Luxembourg]], and that of The Netherlands.  


===The True Dutch Flag===
===The True Dutch Flag===
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'''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 [[Polder|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.
As of July 25th 13:00 GMT a darker shade of red was included in the palette too. PlaceNL was from then on satisfied with the appearance of the flag. And these colors remained until the end of {{pl3}}.


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Revision as of 15:21, 30 July 2023

Flag of The Netherlands.png
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. At the start of each edition of r/Place, the flag manifested on top of the canvas. It acted as a backdrop for Dutch related artwork. And it was the most recognizable work made by the community of PlaceNL on the canvases of r/Place.

Orange

Main article: Orange Above

The flag of The Netherlands has always been drawn on r/Place with an orange band on top of it, and is thought of by the PlaceNL community as an essential part of the flag. The orange band could represent the orange pennant that is flown with the flag on days when the Dutch royal family are celebrated. But it could also represent the orange outfits the Dutch wear to support their country during events, such as sports competitions.

History

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 some where convinced another flag design, with orange instead of red, was the true flag that represented the country. 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 in The Netherlands.[2]

Description

Color Hex code
Bright vermilion
 #AD1D25
Pure white
 #FFFFFF
Cobalt blue
 #1E4785

The official flag displays three horizontal stripes in bright vermilion, white, and cobalt blue in order of top to bottom.

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

As of July 20th 13:00 GMT, the start of r/place 2023, the color palette available to participants was limited. After expansions of the palette, PlaceNL would revisit their choice of colors of the top and bottom bands of the flag.

The Unluxembourgification

Color Hex code
Red
 #FF4500
White
 #FFFFFF
Blue
 #2450A4

As of July 22nd 2:30 GMT a darker shade of blue was included in the palette. This change provided the ability to differentiate between the flag of Luxembourg, and that of The Netherlands.

The True Dutch Flag

Color Hex code
Red
 #BE0039
White
 #FFFFFF
Blue
 #2450A4

As of July 25th 13:00 GMT a darker shade of red was included in the palette too. PlaceNL was from then on satisfied with the appearance of the flag. And these colors remained until the end of r/place 2023.

  1. ↑ ANP-bericht 24 februari 1937. kb.nl
  2. ↑ FAQ about NL. welcome.utrechtregion.com
  3. ↑ Dutch Flag. vexillologymatters.org
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