Spotprent op het Franse verlies van Doornik, 1709 1710

This satirical print by Abraham Allard from 1710, titled "Spotprent op het Franse verlies van Doornik, 1709", depicts a scene of the French losing the city of Tournai in 1709 during the War of the Spanish Succession. The print shows a French soldier being attacked by a fire demon while another French soldier, with a sword, is trying to escape. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and showcases a unique blend of political commentary and visual artistry.