Viering van het vijftigjarige bestaan van de Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen, 1834 1834

This engraving by Dutch artist Walraad Nieuwhoff depicts the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen, a Dutch society that aimed to improve society through education and social reform. The artwork shows a group of people gathered in a park, looking towards a monument erected in honor of the society’s founder, Jan Nieuwenhuijzen. The monument is housed within a structure labeled "HULDE," which can be interpreted as an homage to the society’s legacy. This small, detailed work is characteristic of Nieuwhoff’s style and provides insight into the cultural landscape of 19th-century Netherlands.