Spotprent op Cromwell, ca. 1652-1654 1652 - 1654

This etching by Salomon Savery, titled “Spotprent op Cromwell” (ca. 1652-1654), depicts a satirical portrayal of Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England, is shown as a puppet, controlled by a devil and a witch. The figures represent deceit and evil, with the devil labeled "Quaet Ingeven" (evil intent) and the witch labeled "Bedroch" (deceit). This satirical print reflects the political tensions of the time and serves as a visual commentary on Cromwell's rule.