Het droevig afscheid van Don de Calabassa uit Vlaanderen en terugkeer naar Spanje, 1646 1646

This satirical print, "Het droevig afscheid van Don de Calabassa uit Vlaanderen en terugkeer naar Spanje," (1646), by an anonymous artist, depicts the humorous departure of Don de Calabassa from Flanders to Spain. The engraving highlights the social commentary of the time, utilizing caricature to poke fun at the different social classes and their stereotypes. Don de Calabassa himself is portrayed with an exaggeratedly large hat, while a sailor, a Frenchman, and a soldier stand by, each wearing a distinctive costume. The use of humor and social commentary through visual means is a hallmark of this print, which exemplifies Dutch satire and the rich artistic traditions of the Netherlands in the 17th century.