Aanval op Amstelveen, 1787 1787 - 1790

"Aanval op Amstelveen, 1787" is an engraved print by Joseph-Alexandre Le Campion depicting the Battle of Amstelveen, a crucial moment in the Patriottentijd, a period of political unrest in the Dutch Republic. Created between 1787 and 1790, the print captures the action-packed scene near the village of Amstelveen, where Dutch Patriots clashed with Prussian forces. The artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, presents a detailed and historically significant snapshot of this pivotal event in Dutch history, emphasizing the role of visual media in documenting and communicating historical events.