Vignet met bespotting van C.A. Klotz, 1761 1762

This satirical etching, created in 1762 by Dutch artist Jan Punt, depicts a donkey trampling on a musical instrument, likely a harp. The inscription, "Den ezelman polst van betere capris maar klootziek armoede peuterd niet zoo," translates to "The donkey boasts of better songs, but miserable poverty doesn’t ask for them." This humorous critique, likely directed at the composer C.A. Klotz, lampoons both musical talent and social inequality, illustrating Punt's sharp wit and satirical approach. This small but powerful etching offers a glimpse into the artistic landscape of 18th-century Netherlands, where social commentary and artistic expression intertwined.