Relletjes voor het huis van de Engelse consul te Amsterdam, 1688 by Simon Fokke

Relletjes voor het huis van de Engelse consul te Amsterdam, 1688 1779 - 1781

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

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pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

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pen work

sketchbook drawing

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, titled *Relletjes voor het huis van de Engelse consul te Amsterdam, 1688* (meaning "Riot in front of the house of the English Consul in Amsterdam, 1688") depicts a scene of civil unrest. The image shows a crowd of people gathered in the street, some throwing objects and others looking on. The figure of the English consul is prominently displayed being rescued by men on ladders. The artwork, created between 1779-1781, is a historical record of an incident from 1688, and it is a testament to Fokke's skill in capturing the chaos and tension of a riot. It is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.