Plundering van de Remonstrantse vergaderplaats te Amsterdam, 2 februari 1617 1722 - 1784

This drawing, "Plundering van de Remonstrantse vergaderplaats te Amsterdam, 2 februari 1617," by Dutch artist Simon Fokke depicts a historical event. Created between 1722 and 1784, the artwork depicts the plundering of a meeting place for the Remonstrants, a group of Dutch Calvinists, in Amsterdam on February 2nd, 1617. The sketch captures the chaotic scene with figures rushing and a prominent pulpit in the background. The drawing, in the Rijksmuseum collection, serves as a visual record of a significant moment in Dutch history, providing valuable insights into the religious tensions of the time.