Kermisprent van de Amsterdamse nachtwacht voor het jaar 1835 1835

This 1835 broadside by Dirk Wijbrand Tollenaar commemorates the Night Watch, a popular Amsterdam militia company, and their festivities at the annual Kermis fair. The image depicts a street scene with three figures walking past traditional Amsterdam houses, highlighting the festive atmosphere of the event. The text below the image is a poem celebrating the Night Watch, acknowledging their role in protecting the city and wishing them well during the fair. This piece is a unique example of how popular culture intertwined with civic pride and celebration in 19th-century Amsterdam.