Vers op het afbreken van de Haringpakkerstoren te Amsterdam, 1829 1829

"Vers op het afbreken van de Haringpakkerstoren te Amsterdam, 1829" is a broadside poem by the Gebroeders Koster, dated 1829, currently in the Rijksmuseum. This artwork reflects a pivotal moment in Amsterdam's history - the dismantling of the Haringpakkerstoren (herring packers' tower), a prominent landmark. The poem, printed in Dutch, laments the tower's demise and commemorates its role in the city's past, a testament to the significance of the tower in Dutch culture. This broadside, a popular form of visual communication, is a unique document combining visual and textual elements, offering valuable insights into the history of Amsterdam and the social and cultural importance of the Haringpakkerstoren.