De Nieuwe verkeerde Werrelt c. 1725

"De Nieuwe verkeerde Werrelt" (The New Upside-Down World) is a satirical broadside by Dutch artist Isaak van der Putte from c. 1725. This woodcut print, now in the Rijksmuseum, features a series of 24 vignettes depicting comical scenes of the topsy-turvy world. The artwork utilizes humor and absurdity to comment on social follies, human behavior, and the potential for a chaotic world turned upside down. The print is a testament to the enduring fascination with the concept of "world turned upside down", a motif that has recurred throughout history, and demonstrates the art's ability to satirize and provoke contemplation on societal norms and absurdity.