Proclamatie van de provisionele representanten van het volk van Amsterdam, 1795 Possibly 1795

This proclamation, likely from 1795, was printed by Gerrit Brender à Brandis, a Dutch artist active in the late 18th century. It's a document of great historical significance, capturing the ideals of the French Revolution – liberté, égalité, fraternité - in Dutch translation as vrijheid, gelijkheid, broederschap. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of the time, highlighting the influence of revolutionary thought on Dutch society during this period. The artwork's style, with its detailed text and formal layout, is characteristic of printing practices of the 18th century.