Gedicht over de Algemeene Mechanische Broodbakkerij c. 1829

"Gedicht over de Algemeene Mechanische Broodbakkerij" (c. 1829) by J.W van Ditmar is a broadside, a single sheet of paper printed on both sides with text. The Dutch poem laments the closing of a mechanical bakery, a sign of the changing times. The piece serves as a commentary on the impact of industrialization on society, highlighting the loss of traditional craftsmanship and the anxieties associated with technological advancements. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases a type of visual art that was common in the 19th century.