De vreedzame kopster, 1713 1713

"De vreedzame kopster," is a satirical etching by Abraham Allard, created in 1713, which depicts a woman having her feet washed by a man. The satirical scene and use of text surrounding the scene make it clear that this work is intended to be a social commentary, highlighting the hypocrisy of the peace-loving title in contrast with the image itself. Allard was a Dutch artist known for his satirical works. This print, measuring 200 mm by 315 mm, can be found in the Rijksmuseum collection.