De blijde uittocht, 1815 1815 - 1819

"De Blijde Uittocht" (1815-1819), an etching by Aaron Martinet, depicts a satirical news article about the joyous departure of the French army from Paris in 1815. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a complex design, with multiple columns of text, drawings of characters, and intricate details that comment on the political landscape of post-Napoleonic France. The etching reflects Martinet's sharp wit and critical eye, offering a glimpse into the social and political climate of the time.