Vier episodes uit de vaderlandse geschiedenis 1722 - 1784

"Vier episodes uit de vaderlandse geschiedenis" is a series of four etchings by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, created between 1722 and 1784. The work depicts four historical events from the Netherlands, each framed within a rectangular border. This series is an example of 18th-century Dutch printmaking, focusing on historical narratives and political events. The etchings are currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and are a small-scale format, measuring just 113 millimeters high by 250 millimeters wide. The detailed etchings offer a glimpse into Dutch history, offering insight into Dutch nationalism and political anxieties during the 18th century.