Een vechtpartij in de kerk te Leeuwarden, 26 januari 1785 Possibly 1785 - 1801

Jacobus Buys's "Een vechtpartij in de kerk te Leeuwarden, 26 januari 1785" is a pen and ink drawing depicting a chaotic scene within a church in Leeuwarden. The drawing captures the moment of a fight between two men in the midst of a congregation. The detailed depiction of the church's interior architecture and the frantic expressions of the people present creates a sense of immediacy and drama. The artist's signature, "J. Buys", is visible in the lower right corner of the artwork. This drawing provides a fascinating glimpse into a specific historical event and the societal tensions of the time, making it an important historical document.