Allegorie op de burgerbewapening, 1784 1784

"Allegorie op de burgerbewapening" (Allegory of Citizen Armament), a 1784 etching by Leendert Brasser, depicts a scene of Dutch citizens raising a liberty cap atop a pole. The scene is a call to arms, urging the people to defend their nation against oppression. The pyramid in the background represents the Dutch Republic and the citizens' unity. This print serves as a powerful testament to the patriotism and civic duty of the Dutch people during a time of unrest.