Bericht van de uitgever over de titelplaat bij de Katechismus van het stadhouderschap, 1786 1785 - 1786

This 1785-1786 engraving by Johannes Hofhout en Zoon is titled "Bericht van de uitgever over de titelplaat bij de Katechismus van het stadhouderschap," which translates to "Publisher's Report on the Title Page for the Catechism of the Stadtholdership." The engraving is a commentary on the Dutch Stadtholder, which was a political office in the Netherlands. The text describes the building of the Stadtholdership as a strong, majestic structure protected by a vigilant leader from enemies who would undermine its foundations. The engraving is a powerful example of Dutch 18th-century graphic arts and provides insight into the political climate of the time.