Keeshond en Oranjeklanten op de weegschaal, 1787 1787

This satirical print, created by an anonymous artist in 1787, is a humorous depiction of the political and social climate of the time. It depicts a group of people engaged in a variety of activities, with the main focal point being a man swinging from a seesaw on a scale. This is thought to be a commentary on the political and social balance in the Netherlands during the late 18th century. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of the use of art to convey social and political critique.