Titelblad voor het pamflet: Nebucadnezars Beeld Tot Versailles ten toon gesteld, om tot Madrid opgerigt te worden, 1702 1702

This 1702 etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe is a satirical depiction of the statue of Louis XIV that was displayed in Versailles. The title, translated to "Nebuchadnezzar's Statue Displayed in Versailles to be Erected in Madrid," mocks the French monarch's self-proclaimed divinity. De Hooghe, a prolific artist known for his political engravings, uses biblical allegory to critique Louis's ambition. The central figure, likely representing Louis, stands on a pedestal inscribed with "Creator of Kings," while a kneeling figure, perhaps a representative of the Spanish monarchy, prostrates themselves before him. This artwork satirizes the grandiose self-image of Louis XIV, while also highlighting the complex political relationship between France and Spain during the War of the Spanish Succession.