Filips V vlucht uit het Spaanse Hof, 1706 1706

This 1706 satirical print, "Filips V vlucht uit het Spaanse Hof, 1706," depicts King Philip V of Spain, a Bourbon monarch, in a comedic light. The artist, anonymous, presents Philip as a "paper king," fleeing the Spanish court. The print likely alludes to the political turmoil of the time, criticizing Philip's rule and the power struggles within the Spanish monarchy. The image reveals a caricatured Philip V, dressed in extravagant clothing, and seemingly in a panic, reflecting the public perception of a vulnerable and ineffective ruler.