Oproer te Hoorn, 1470 1752

"Oproer te Hoorn, over de invoering van nieuwe Excynzen" (Uproar in Hoorn, on the Introduction of New Excise Taxes) is an etching created by Noach van der (II) Meer in 1752, depicting a tumultuous scene in Hoorn, Netherlands. The print portrays the public uprising against new taxes, capturing the chaotic energy of the event with a large crowd in the foreground, and a prominent building in the background. This historical print offers a glimpse into the social and political tensions of 18th-century Dutch society.