Album met het prentwerk: Schouwburg van den oorlog, editie 1720 1722

This is 'Album met het prentwerk: Schouwburg van den oorlog, editie 1720' by Pieter Schenk, an edition from 1720 of war scene prints in an album. Albums like these, compiled during and after the Dutch Golden Age, capture a society grappling with its identity in the wake of major wars. The album can be viewed as a reflection of the intersection between military events, cultural identity, and individual lives. These albums often romanticize the past, presenting a narrative of heroism that suited those in power while overshadowing the experiences of those who suffered. It’s important to consider whose stories are told, and whose are left out. What perspectives are not being included when war is presented as a heroic spectacle? Consider what it means to hold a collection of war images. This album serves as a stark reminder of war's impact on shaping collective memory and identity.