De moedige Batavieren, 1673 1673

"De moedige Batavieren" is a satirical print created in 1673 by an anonymous artist. The etching depicts a group of Dutch figures, including a man smoking tobacco, a woman holding a pipe, and a child. The scene appears to be a critique of Dutch soldiers, as the text suggests they are “brave” but also lazy and cowardly. The print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a small but powerful example of social commentary in Dutch art.