Allegorie op de aanval op Hattem en Elburg, 1786 1786

"Allegorie op de aanval op Hattem en Elburg" is an anonymous etching dating back to 1786. The print is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and depicts a scene from the Dutch Revolt with a group of people dressed in period clothing and a figure holding a scroll. It is an example of a historical allegory, a genre popular during the period, which used symbolism and imagery to convey political or social messages. This artwork is a significant example of the 18th-century Dutch graphic arts tradition and can be understood through the context of the Dutch revolt and the ongoing struggles between different factions.