Opstand van het Kaas- en Broodvolk te Alkmaar, 1492 1785

This etching by Reinier Vinkeles, created in 1785, depicts a chaotic scene from the 1492 "Opstand van het Kaas- en Broodvolk te Alkmaar", a historical event known as the "Alkmaar Bread and Cheese Riot". The print, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the violence and unrest that erupted when citizens of Alkmaar protested against high bread and cheese prices. The detailed engraving captures the fury of the rioters, the fear of the victim being dragged by his hair, and the architectural details of the street setting. The work is an example of historical printmaking, offering a glimpse into a significant moment in Dutch history.