Spotprent op de Franse boerensoldaten, 1706 1706

"Spotprent op de Franse boerensoldaten, 1706" is an anonymous satirical print from 1706 housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a caricature of a French peasant soldier, highlighting the perceived clumsiness and ineptitude of the French military during the War of the Spanish Succession. The print's title and text include Dutch, French, and Latin, emphasizing the international scope of the conflict. The artwork's style is characteristic of satirical prints of the period, using exaggeration and symbolism to convey a message of mockery and ridicule.