Cartoon on the celebration of the centenary of the Amsterdam Theater, 1738, Jubel Feest des Amsteldamschen Schouburgs 1738 (title on object), Cartoon on the celebration of the first centenary of the Amsterdam Theater on the Keizersgracht on January 7, 1738. In the foreground are three Protestant church reformers with texts criticizing the anniversary. Martin Luther on the left, Menno Simons in the middle and John Calvin on the right. Menno Simons' text suggests that it would be better to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Peace of Utrecht (1713). In the background a play with an Arcadian

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