Volkswoede in Alkmaar tijdens het Kaas- en Broodoproer, 1492 1783 - 1785

"Volkswoede in Alkmaar tijdens het Kaas- en Broodoproer, 1492" is a 1783-1785 drawing by Jacobus Buys depicting the Bread and Cheese Riot of 1492 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The artwork captures the chaotic scene of the riot, with a crowd of angry citizens wielding sticks and throwing objects at a figure who is being chased from a building. The detailed portrayal of the event offers a glimpse into the social unrest of the period and the artist’s ability to capture the raw emotions of the moment. The drawing’s small size emphasizes the intensity of the scene and the palpable tension between the rioters and the authorities.