Volkswoede in Alkmaar tijdens het Kaas- en Broodoproer, 1492 1783 - 1785

"Volkswoede in Alkmaar tijdens het Kaas- en Broodoproer, 1492" is a 1783-1785 drawing by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys, depicting the 1492 Bread and Cheese Riot in Alkmaar. The drawing depicts a scene of chaos with figures wielding clubs and breaking windows while a man cowers on the ground. The depiction of the event in such a vivid and chaotic manner illustrates the public's discontent and the extent of the unrest during this tumultuous period. This detailed and expressive drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical document, offering insights into the social unrest and political climate of 15th-century Alkmaar.