Bericht over de verbranding van een prent van Willem V, 1754 1754

This 1754 broadside, attributed to an anonymous artist, is a printed notice about the burning of a portrait of William V, the last stadholder of the Dutch Republic. The notice was published in Amsterdam and features a woodcut image of a mounted captain general with a lion at his feet. The artwork, titled "Bericht over de verbranding van een prent van Willem V, 1754," is a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of 18th-century Netherlands. The image of the burning portrait, the text, and the accompanying illustration provide valuable insights into the public's reaction to the stadholder and the changing political landscape. This piece is an important piece of Dutch historical art and a valuable resource for anyone interested in this era.