Nieuwjaarswens van de brandweer van Den Haag voor het jaar 1717 1716 - 1717

"Nieuwjaarswens van de brandweer van Den Haag voor het jaar 1717" is a 1716-1717 Dutch broadside by Pieter van Santen. This print features a New Year's greeting from the fire department of The Hague in the Netherlands, along with an extended poem of wishes for the year 1717. The artwork includes coats of arms for the city, the fire department, and the local firefighting society known as “De Slang-Spuyt” or “The Fire-Spout.” This unique piece of early 18th-century Dutch history is a testament to both the importance of fire safety and the social significance of public services in the time period.