Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1788 1788

This anonymous 1788 broadside, titled "Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1788," depicts a scene of celebration in Amsterdam. The colorful print, measuring 335 mm in height and 195 mm in width, features a large building, presumably the "Nachtwacht," with people walking in the street below. The visual elements of the print use a vibrant palette and include the image of the sun, the moon, and stylized clouds to add to the sense of festivity. The broadside is a testament to the importance of community events in 18th-century Amsterdam and provides a glimpse into the vibrant visual culture of the time.