Spotprent op de Fransen bij Rijssel, 1708 1708

This satirical engraving by Dutch artist Carel Allard depicts a humorous scene of a French soldier on horseback, in a precarious situation, with a caption in Dutch: "A Brave French Leap Near Lille." Allard's work, often used to critique social issues and political events of his time, captures a moment of Dutch national pride during the War of the Spanish Succession, where the French lost ground. The visual style of the etching is characterized by exaggerated figures and expressive lines. This satirical artwork, dated 1708, is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.