Mei 1849

"Mei" is a satirical broadside from 1849 by Friedrich Robert Prinz, featuring a series of illustrated events from Dutch history. The artwork depicts scenes like the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1668 and the burning of the Amsterdam theater in 1772. The text below each image provides a humorous and satirical commentary on these historical events, often using wordplay and animal symbolism to poke fun at the Dutch. The broadside was likely intended for a general audience, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of satire in Dutch culture.