Spotprent op de Bataafse nederlaag bij Kamperduin, 1797 Possibly 1797

This satirical print by Isaac Cruikshank, titled "The DUTCH in an UPROAR, or the BATAVIAN REPUBLIC crying for WINTER!", is a humorous commentary on the political turmoil of the Batavian Republic in the late 18th century. The print depicts a meeting of Dutch politicians in disarray, with a prominent figure in a red cape and crown seemingly addressing a group of bewildered and frustrated citizens. Cruikshank uses caricature to exaggerate the physical features and expressions of the figures, creating a visually striking and comical representation of the Dutch political situation. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable example of 18th-century political satire and offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of the Batavian Republic during this turbulent period.