Tekstblad bij de prent met de theepartij van de vorsten van Europa voorafgaand op de oorlog in 1690 1689

Cornelis Huyberts’ 1689 *Tekstblad bij de prent met de theepartij van de vorsten van Europa voorafgaand op de oorlog in 1690* is a satirical broadside that depicts European monarchs as participants in a tea party, subtly foreshadowing the impending war of 1690. Huyberts, a Dutch artist known for his engravings, uses the popular motif of tea drinking to represent the political climate of the time, offering a humorous perspective on the powerful figures who would soon be embroiled in conflict. The text, printed in Dutch, accompanies a visual depiction of the tea party, which would have been a separate engraving. This artwork provides a glimpse into the cultural and political anxieties of Europe in the late 17th century.