De vrijheids-boom wordt ingewyd; / En oud en jong toont zich verblyd, / Daar Amstels maagden onder 't zingen, / Hem, danssend hand aan hand, omringen 1715 - 1813

This print, made by Erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter, presents a scene brimming with symbolic weight. The eye is drawn to a central pole crowned with foliage, around which figures dance, their poses suggesting a collective euphoria. The composition employs a structural framework where ribbons link medallions bearing allegorical figures, framing the scene with the words "Broederschap," "Vryheid," and "Gelykheid." The linear quality of the engraving, combined with the stark contrast between light and shadow, lends a sense of drama to the celebration. The image teeters between a representation of liberty and a carefully orchestrated display of power. The artist uses familiar symbols to engage with ideas central to the era's discourse on governance and social order. This work thus presents an image ripe for interpretation, where the aesthetics of celebration serve as a vehicle for deeper cultural and philosophical reflection.