In 't Jaar 801 c. 1789 - 1810

"In 't Jaar 801," a small-scale drawing by an anonymous artist, depicts a scene from the Dutch national epic, the "Nederlandsche Historie" by Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft. The drawing captures the moment when Charlemagne, sitting on a throne, accepts the submission of the Frisians, represented by a kneeling figure at the forefront. This artwork, created in a realistic style around the turn of the 19th century, serves as a valuable illustration of the Dutch national identity and its historical narrative.