De partijen vechten om Castilië, 1706 1706

This 1706 print, titled "De partijen vechten om Castilië," depicts a satirical scene of the War of the Spanish Succession. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Spanish throne, symbolized by a tower, being contested by several figures. The detail of the print makes it clear that the artist was critical of the state of Spanish politics, which is suggested through the numerous figures struggling to take control of the throne. The print's combination of imagery and text, as well as its historical context, provides an insightful perspective on the complex political landscape of early 18th-century Europe.