Print Description
Two satirical illustrations. The left print shows a Dutch sailor holding a cheese while being mocked with a lit candle. The right print shows him attacked by symbols of England (dog) and France (rooster), highlighting their dominance over the Dutch in the Rampjaar (1672).
Made by attributed to Romeyn de Hooghe after Gaspar Bouttats, Le Poffre.
Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 7 x 13 cm (2.76 x 5.12 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light fooxig. Remains of previous attachment. Small holes in margins from binding. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
DUTCH SATIRE, RAMPJAAR 1672, FRANCO-DUTCH WAR, POLITICAL CARICATURE, DUTCH SAILOR, CHEESE ALLEGORY, FRENCH ROOSTER, ENGLISH DOG. | EXPO-473 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Part of “Eenige Spot-Printen der Francen tegen de Hollanders,” 1673.
Reference: Frederik Muller, FMH 2514-b/II, Atlas van Stolk.
Biography engraver: Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) was an important and prolific late Dutch Baroque engraver and caricaturist. De Hooghe was skilled as an etcher, draughtsman, painter, sculptor and medalist. He is best known for political caricatures of Louis XIV and propagandistic prints supporting William of Orange. During his career, de Hooghe produced over 3500 prints. He also illustrated books, and his illustrations can be found in some of the most important texts of his period.
Biography artist: Gaspar Bouttats (1612-1690, Southern Netherlands) and Le Poffre (active in Paris, late 17th century), known for allegorical and satirical depictions.
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