Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1833 1832 - 1833

This 1832-33 woodcut, titled "Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1833," is a New Year's greeting from the Amsterdam Night Watch to the citizens of the city. The piece is a simple depiction of two night watchmen patrolling the streets with their lanterns and dogs. The poem below the image expresses hopes for peace, prosperity, and good health in the coming year. The artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the importance of this tradition in Dutch history.