Kapitein Scheerenberg verjaagt de oproerkraaiers, 1747 1782 - 1796

This etching by Simon Fokke, titled "Kapitein Scheerenberg verjaagt de oproerkraaiers, 1747," depicts a historical event in Amsterdam. Created between 1782 and 1796, the print shows Captain Scheerenberg dispersing a crowd of rioters in front of the Westerkerk, a prominent church in the city. The detailed engraving captures the scene with a sense of urgency and drama, highlighting the tension between authority and the populace during a turbulent period in Dutch history. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Amsterdam and the role of the military in maintaining order.