Buste van Jacques Necker op een stapel boeken c. 1781

This satirical print, *Buste van Jacques Necker op een stapel boeken* (c. 1781), portrays Jacques Necker, the French finance minister, as a bust atop a pile of books. It's a commentary on his policies, with a fallen figure symbolizing the consequences. This anonymous artwork likely reflects the public sentiment towards Necker, highlighting the turbulent political climate of the time. The image is a powerful example of how art can be used to express political and social criticism.