De dwerg Roelandus Blitzzoon, 1716 1716

"De dwerg Roelandus Blitzzoon," a 1716 etching by Pieter van Buysen Jr., depicts a dwarf named Roelandus Blitzzoon dressed in a lavish outfit. The illustration is framed with elaborate decorative flourishes including putti, foliage, and a grotesquely human-like face. The etching’s detail and style are characteristic of Dutch Baroque art and provide a glimpse into the visual culture of the 18th century. The work is likely part of a series of illustrations that satirized or glorified individuals of the time.