Verklede figuren met verschillende dieren 1700 - 1749

This anonymous etching, "Verklede figuren met verschillende dieren," from the Rijksmuseum, depicts three figures dressed in elaborate costumes and carrying various animals. The scene is humorous, likely a satirical commentary on the fashions and follies of the time. The print's inscription reveals it was created for the "Scherm school" (a fencing school) in Amsterdam, suggesting the figures may represent fencers or other members of the school. The use of animals adds to the playful and satirical nature of the work, creating a visually engaging and humorous scene that would have been popular during the 18th century.