Napoleon wordt uitgedoofd, 1813-1814 1814 - 1815

This satirical print, "Napoleon wordt uitgedoofd," depicts Napoleon Bonaparte as the target of an attack by European powers. The print, created anonymously in the Netherlands between 1814 and 1815, uses caricature and symbolism to express the humiliation of the French emperor after his defeat. Napoleon is portrayed as a small, vulnerable figure, while his attackers are depicted as larger and more powerful. The oversized cannon, the symbolic extinguishing of the French flag, and the caption, "Le chef de la grande nation dans une triste position," all contribute to the print's satirical message. This work is a significant piece of visual history, offering insights into the political and social climate of Europe in the wake of Napoleon's downfall.