Verklaring van de spotprent: de Nederlandse Leeuw ontwaakt, 1780 1780

"Verklaring van de Plaat, en van't geen elk Personage veronderderlijk word te zeggen" (Explanation of the Picture, and what each Personage is supposedly saying) is an anonymous satirical print, created in 1780, during a time of political unrest in the Netherlands. It's likely a commentary on the Dutch Lion, representing the nation, awakening from a period of slumber and facing its challenges. The image focuses on text rather than visual elements, making it a prime example of a broadside, a type of printed document used for public communication. This artwork is a valuable historical artifact for understanding political discourse in 18th century Netherlands and resides in the Rijksmuseum.