Print Description
Satirical depiction showing a monstrous bishop drowning in a flood, symbolizing the Bishop of M?nster’s defeat. Background includes Dutch forces and fortifications, representing Dutch resilience and victory.
Made by after an anonymous artist.
Medium: Etching and engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 26 x 18.1 cm (10.24 x 7.13 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, BISHOP OF M?NSTER, ROMEYN DE HOOGHE, ALLEGORY OF VICTORY, FLOOD. | EXPO-473 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Part of “Eenige Spot-Printen der Francen tegen de Hollanders,” 1673.
Reference: Frederik Muller, Atlas van Stolk 2557-E; FMH 2514-a/E.
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.
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