Plundering van het huis van burgemeester Boreel tijdens het Aansprekersoproer, 1696 1702 - 1733

Laurens Scherm created this print titled, 'Plundering of the house of Mayor Boreel during the Aansprekersoproer', in 1696 using etching. It captures a moment of intense social upheaval in Amsterdam. The print vividly depicts the chaos and anger of the 'Aansprekersoproer', a revolt triggered by economic grievances and the perceived corruption of the ruling elite. The Aansprekers were paid to invite people to funerals, and an increase in taxes levied against them led to riots. Here, we see the home of Mayor Boreel under siege. The rioters, a mix of genders and classes, are animated with a shared purpose. The image conveys an emotional narrative of popular resistance against perceived injustice. How might the artist's own position have shaped his representation of this event? This is a visceral depiction of a society in conflict, raising questions about power, representation, and the collective expression of discontent.