Nachtelijk bacchanaal te Londen 1739 - 1765

Ernst Ludwig Creite’s etching, *Nachtelijk bacchanaal te Londen* (Nocturnal Bacchanal in London), depicts a group of men engaged in a lively gathering in a London home. Created between 1739 and 1765, the scene showcases different national stereotypes, with the Frenchman singing, the Italian enjoying concerts, the German favoring the table, and the Englishman indulging in punch and pipe. This satirical work reflects the contemporary social scene, highlighting national differences and playful mockery through its exaggerated portrayals of various national characteristics.