Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State] 1775 - 1785

"Het Tegenwoordig Veward Europa [Europe in Her Present Disordered State]" is an anonymous 18th-century etching that satirizes the political climate of Europe. The print depicts Europe, personified as a woman, being carried precariously on a chair by four men representing different countries. The composition is humorous and chaotic, emphasizing the instability of the European political landscape at the time. The etching's title and text provide social commentary on the political landscape. The work's popularity suggests a broad appeal to those interested in satirical political commentary.