Het Volksbewind Gevestigd, decoratie op het Amstelveld, 1795 1795

This 1795 engraving by A. Verkerk depicts a monument erected in the Amstelveld, Amsterdam, to celebrate the establishment of the Batavian Republic. The monument consists of a tall column adorned with garlands and surmounted by three flags, symbolizing the new republic's ideals. The column is set atop a square base, with intricately carved details. The viewer is positioned in front of the monument, looking out toward a surrounding cityscape. The work captures the enthusiasm and optimism surrounding the new political order, highlighting the symbolic importance of the monument in the landscape of Amsterdam.