Spotprent op de zuivering van de vroedschappen van Amsterdam en Rotterdam, 1787 by Anonymous

Spotprent op de zuivering van de vroedschappen van Amsterdam en Rotterdam, 1787 1787

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This satirical print, created by an anonymous artist in 1787, depicts two figures pushing wheelbarrows filled with the heads of prominent figures from Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The scene symbolizes the purging of corrupt officials, referencing the Dutch Revolution of 1787. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the social and political climate of 18th-century Netherlands.

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