Verbanning van Napoleon naar Elba 1814

This satirical print from 1814, "Verbanning van Napoleon naar Elba", depicts Napoleon Bonaparte as a figure with a pig's head and cloven hooves, being chased by a mob of devils and soldiers. The image mocks Napoleon's defeat and exile to the island of Elba following the Napoleonic Wars. The artist, who remains anonymous, utilizes caricature and symbolism to highlight the political tensions of the time. The exaggerated features and the use of monstrous imagery convey the public perception of Napoleon as a villainous figure. This print exemplifies the use of visual satire to comment on political events and popular opinion.