Utrechtse maskerade van 1851: Gouden Eeuw 1650-1675 1851

This 1851 lithograph by F.W. Boom depicts a satirical portrayal of Dutch history, titled “Utrechtse Maskerade van 1851: Gouden Eeuw 1650-1675.” The artwork features a procession of individuals representing various figures from the Dutch Golden Age (1650-1675), with each figure identified by number and name in a list below the image. The artwork is a social commentary on Dutch society, highlighting the achievements of the Golden Age while also poking fun at the characteristics and figures of the era. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into 19th-century Dutch artistic style and perspective on their national history.