Vignet op het tweede eeuwfeest van de Alteratie te Amsterdam, 1778 1778

This engraving, "Vignet op het tweede eeuwfeest van de Alteratie te Amsterdam, 1778," by Jan Fokke (1742-1812), depicts a symbolic scene commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Alteration, a significant event in Dutch history. The artwork features a winged figure holding an hourglass, possibly representing time, while a woman pours water from a bucket onto a fire, symbolizing the extinguishing of a conflict. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and a bird, suggesting the passage of time and the return to peace. The artwork's small size, only 57mm x 86mm, highlights its intended purpose as a commemorative vignette, suitable for inclusion in a larger publication. This engraving provides a visual testament to the historical significance of the Alteration, a crucial moment in the Netherlands' religious and political landscape.