Blad met verzen op het portret van Pieter 't Hoen, de schrijver van 'De Post van den Neder-Rhijn', en op Philippus Verbrugge, de schrijver van 'De Post naar den Neder-Rhijn', ca. 1782-1784 1782 - 1784

This broadside, likely from around 1782-1784, presents verses about Pieter 't Hoen and Philippus Verbrugge. Created anonymously, the work employs a stark contrast between the black ink and the white paper, immediately drawing the eye to the text's structured arrangement. The composition is dominated by a hierarchy of font sizes, guiding the reader through layers of information and emotional intensity. The larger, bolder typeface used for "SCHRYVER VAN DE POST" contrasts sharply with the smaller, more uniform text of the verse. The poem itself, through carefully chosen words and rhythmic structure, builds a sense of condemnation. The use of language functions as a semiotic system, conveying cultural values and political sentiments of the time. The print challenges fixed meanings by critiquing these figures. Ultimately, the arrangement of typography and the structured verse create a unified statement. This is not merely an aesthetic choice but a deliberate construction of meaning, reflecting the contentious social discourse surrounding these writers. The broadside serves as a historical artifact, inviting ongoing interpretation of its layered messages.