Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1855 1854 - 1855

This print by Jacob Coldewijn, titled *Nieuwjaarswens van de Amsterdamse courantombrengers voor het jaar 1855*, is a New Year's greeting from the Amsterdam newspaper carriers to the city's residents. Created in 1854, the design features a central, ornate title card and three vignette illustrations surrounding the text. The upper vignettes showcase an impressive building and a ship in the harbor. The text itself consists of poems celebrating the city and the New Year. This type of artwork was a popular form of communication in the 19th century, allowing for public announcements and well-wishes. The *Nieuwjaarswens* is an example of a print that combines visual and literary elements to convey a message of goodwill and community spirit. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.