Vernietiging der Aristocratie, decoratie op de Westermarkt, 1795 1795

This 1795 watercolor by Noach van der (II) Meer depicts a decorative design for the Westermarkt in Amsterdam, titled "Vernietiging der Aristocratie" (Destruction of the Aristocracy). The design features a central archway adorned with a scene of a man battling a multi-headed serpent, possibly symbolizing the overthrow of the aristocracy. This artwork is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum and represents a fascinating glimpse into the political and artistic landscape of the late 18th century Netherlands.