Vers over de Landzaten, 1794 1794

"Vers over de Landzaten, 1794" is a broadside, a single sheet of paper printed on both sides, created by Abraham Groenendijk in 1794. The artwork is a poem praising Willem V, the Stadholder of the Dutch Republic, for his establishment of the Landzaten, a force of rural militias, and their role in defending the country. The poem's patriotic and celebratory tone reflects the political climate of the time. The visual layout is simple and symmetrical, with the poem printed in a large, readable font, making it accessible to a wide audience.