Steen met opschrift 1833

This print commemorates the "Third of October Banquet" of Leiden and was printed by B.H. van Oorde in 1855. The print revives the memory of the end of the siege of Leiden in 1574, which was a crucial event in Dutch history and identity formation. This work illustrates the ways in which historical events get memorialized and reinterpreted over time. The text is framed as a sermon held on a Sunday morning after the siege, suggesting a deep intertwining of religious and civic identity. It reflects the Protestant values of the Dutch Republic. The "Old Leiden Pattern" signifies a longing for the past and a desire to maintain cultural identity, with printing the image, the publisher revives a piece of Leiden’s heritage for a contemporary audience. This print embodies collective memory, reminding us how communities construct and negotiate their identities through narratives of shared experiences.