{"product_id":"vrijgelaten-burger-deputatie-verwelkomd-op-de-dam-1795-jan-lucas-van-der-beek","title":"Vrijgelaten burger deputatie verwelkomd op de Dam, 1795 - Jan Lucas van der Beek","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching depicting the 1795 celebration on Amsterdam's Dam square following the Batavian Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jan Lucas van der Beek captures a specific moment in Dutch history: the celebration on the Dam square in Amsterdam following the Batavian Revolution of 1795. The scene depicts the arrival of a liberated citizen deputation, an event that marked the end of the Orangist regime and the establishment of the Batavian Republic. The composition is anchored by the imposing architecture of the Royal Palace, then the Town Hall, which dominates the left side of the frame. The Nieuwe Kerk is visible in the background, providing a sense of place for this public gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan der Beek employs a precise, linear style typical of late eighteenth-century printmaking. The crowd is rendered with a focus on individual movement and collective energy, as figures wave hats and gather around a liberty tree, a common symbol of the revolutionary period. The artist balances the architectural rigour of the square with the chaotic, celebratory nature of the citizenry. The sky is filled with soft, hatched clouds, which provide a sense of atmosphere without distracting from the narrative below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the print offers a view into the visual culture of the late Enlightenment in the Netherlands. The artist pays close attention to the period dress and the specific urban layout of Amsterdam at the time. The work functions as a record of political change, documenting the public reception of the new order. The use of fine lines and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture across the cobblestones and building facades, demonstrating the technical skill required for such detailed topographical and social reportage. This print remains a valuable resource for understanding the iconography of the Batavian Revolution and the public life of Amsterdam during the final years of the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/pax-artium-nutrix-francesco-bartolozzi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePax Artium Nutrix - Francesco Bartolozzi — Francesco Bartolozzi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Lucas van der Beek","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791222313295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791246299471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58791246332239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791246365007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791246397775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791246430543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791246463311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791246496079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791246528847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58791246561615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58791246594383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58791246627151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vrijgelaten-burger-deputatie-verwelkomd-op-de-Dam-1795_Poster_CompositorV1_1789497446747.jpg?v=1789497658","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/vrijgelaten-burger-deputatie-verwelkomd-op-de-dam-1795-jan-lucas-van-der-beek","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}