Print Description
Satirical plate shows the collector of wine tax duties in Amsterdam P. Ryers, who took off with the proceeds on august 13th 1751. He is depicted with a money purse seated in a wagon, pulled by four women. We have not found reference as to the exact meaning of this scene. Possibly the women represent the state/people/victims, whose money he took off with.
Ref: FMH 4020.
At top right IV deel Pagi 81. This plate was used in ‘Dichtkundig praal-tooneel van Neerlands wonderen, dl. IV.’ Amsterdam: G. van Hattum, 1753.
Sheet Size: c. 31.3×20 cm.
Engraving on hand laid paper (verge). Age: c.1693-97. With small coat of arms and letters C.I. below.
Made by Anonymous.
Provenance: unknown.
Ref: HD 14; B 14.
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Storage: Expo-Dutch.
