De dwerg Roelandus Blitzzoon, 1720 1718 - 1720

"De dwerg Roelandus Blitzzoon" is a satirical etching by Dutch artist Pieter van Buysen Jr. created between 1718 and 1720. The artwork depicts a caricature of Roelandus Blitzzoon, a dwarf known for his boasting and bravado. The etching's exaggerated features and the text below highlight the irony of Blitzzoon's self-importance despite his diminutive stature. This engraving, a form of printmaking, demonstrates the satirical and often critical nature of 18th-century Dutch art. The small size of the artwork, measuring only 169 mm x 105 mm, highlights the intimate and personal nature of this satirical critique.