Illuminatie voor het huis van mr. W.C. Backer te Amsterdam, 1788 1788

"Illuminatie voor het huis van mr. W.C. Backer te Amsterdam" is a 1788 etching by Dutch artist Daniël Veelwaard. The artwork is a depiction of a celebratory illumination display, featuring a central structure adorned with a crown and a star. Two columns flanking the structure are also decorated with lights. The print is a record of a real-life event, likely celebrating a significant occasion. The image captures the grandeur of the illumination, offering a glimpse into the visual culture of 18th-century Amsterdam.