Opdracht aan het bestuur van de Amsterdamse Schouwburg, 1649 1649

This 1649 dedication to the Amsterdam Schouwburg (theater) by Adriaan Boelens is a fine example of a printed broadside. It features a decorated initial "H" in the style of the Dutch Golden Age, commonly found in manuscripts and books. This broadside is a dedication to the members of the Amsterdam Schouwburg, expressing gratitude for their support of the theater. Boelens dedicates his work to the individuals listed, and is a visual illustration of the connections between art and patronage in the 17th century Netherlands.