Woedende volksmenigte op straat 1662 - 1664

This anonymous etching from 1662-1664 depicts a scene of unrest in the streets of an unidentified city. The composition is dominated by a large crowd of people, likely armed citizens, with their backs to the viewer, as they stand in front of a building. The scene is full of detail, with the artist capturing the energy and tension of the moment. This anonymous etching, an example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, provides a glimpse into a turbulent period of history, capturing the raw emotions of an enraged mob.