Allegorie op de machtsstrijd tussen de Europese vorsten om de keizerskroon, 1742 1742

"Allegorie op de machtsstrijd tussen de Europese vorsten om de keizerskroon" is a 1742 engraving by an anonymous artist depicting a satirical allegory of the European struggle for the Imperial Crown. The artwork features a scene of European monarchs playing cards, with each monarch representing a different nation. At the forefront, a group of animals - a lion, a dog, and a dragon - symbolize the political machinations and allegiances between the various powers. The engraving was intended to be a commentary on the political landscape of Europe at the time. It is a rare example of 18th-century satirical art, offering a glimpse into the power dynamics of the time.