Theepartij van de vorsten van Europa voorafgaand op de oorlog in 1690 1689

"Theepartij van de vorsten van Europa voorafgaand op de oorlog in 1690" is an etching by Cornelis Huyberts, created in 1689. The artwork depicts a gathering of European royalty, including King William III of England, Louis XIV of France, and Emperor Leopold I, engaging in a tea party. The scene is set in a grand hall, filled with ornate furniture and decorations, emphasizing the opulence and grandeur of the era. The artwork serves as a satirical commentary on the political tensions that led to the War of the Grand Alliance in 1690, highlighting the hypocrisy of diplomacy and the inevitable conflict brewing beneath the surface of civility. The etching's intricate detail and allegorical imagery offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th-century European courtly life and the brewing political storm.