Beschouw, ô jeugd! deez' print; lach vrij bij deeze plaat, Maar lees aandachtig ook het geen 'er onder staat c. 1814 - 1820

Gerrit Oortman’s satirical print, *Beschouw, ô jeugd! deez' print; lach vrij bij deeze plaat, Maar lees aandachtig ook het geen 'er onder staat,* is a complex and humorous depiction of Dutch political life. Oortman, a prolific printmaker, used his art to criticize and expose political figures through this detailed engraving, creating a visual commentary on Dutch society in the early 19th century. The print depicts a scene where a group of figures, likely caricatures of prominent individuals, stand on a platform, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. Oortman’s work is a testament to the power of art as a tool for social commentary, and this satirical print offers a glimpse into Dutch society during a time of significant political change.