Captain Scheerenberg chases the rioters; 1747 Capt. Scheerenberg silences the uproar on the Dam in Amsterdam. 1747 (title on object); Under the leadership of captain Abraham Scheerenberg; Orange-minded rioters are driven out of the town hall and Dam Square; November 9; 1747. In the occupied town hall; a demonstrator sticks a disheveled bulb out the window; which is a mocking reference to the rod worn. In the middle the Nieuwe Kerk and on the right part of the waag.; Looting; riot; strike (political demonstration); townhall; weigh-house; church (exterior); City Hall of Amsterdam (1655-1808); Nieuwe Kerk (Amsterdam); Waag op de Dam (Amsterdam); Dam (Amsterdam); Abraham Scheerenberg; Simon Fokke (mentioned on object); Amsterdam; 1782 - 1796; paper; engraving; h 181 mm x w 203 mm