Spotprent op de Spaanse haan, 1645 Possibly 1645

"Spotprent op de Spaanse haan" (1645), a satirical print created by an anonymous artist, depicts a rooster wearing a hat and holding a sword. The rooster is surrounded by other roosters, a city in the background, and two eagles flying above. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a satirical representation of the political climate at the time, possibly referencing the Spanish Habsburgs and their influence. The detailed engraving technique and the use of symbolism in the artwork make it a captivating example of 17th-century satirical printmaking.