Plundering van het huis van kapitein Spaaroog tijdens het Aansprekersoproer te Amsterdam, 1696 1779 - 1781

This 18th-century etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke depicts the 1696 plundering of Captain Spaaroog's house during the Amsterdam "Aansprekersoproer" (a violent protest against the city's authority). The detailed scene portrays a mob ransacking the house, throwing objects out of the windows and into the street below, showcasing a pivotal moment of social unrest in Dutch history. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the tumultuous events of the past and the power of visual art to document historical narratives.