Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse karrenman voor het jaar 1788 1788

This 1788 print, created by an anonymous artist, is a *kermisprint*, a type of broadside or advertisement that was common in 18th century Netherlands. The print depicts a street scene in Amsterdam, with a cartman and his horse-drawn cart in the foreground. The print also features a variety of other details, including buildings, people, and a coat of arms. *Kermisprints* were typically used to promote local events and businesses and provide news and entertainment. This particular print features a rhyming verse and invites the reader to a kermis, or a traditional fair, held in the WYK district of Amsterdam. The cartman and his cart, depicted front and center, are the main focus of the print. This artwork provides insights into the social life and commercial activities of the 18th century in Amsterdam.