Twee dwergen voor de maand januari, 1720 1718 - 1720

"Twee dwergen voor de maand januari," an etching by Joost van Sassen, depicts two dwarves, a man and a woman, dressed in lavish clothing and engaging in a playful conversation. The etching is likely a satirical commentary on the social and political landscape of the time, as the inclusion of dwarves often served as a tool for visual humor in Dutch art of the 18th century. The detailed etching style further emphasizes the caricature of the figures, highlighting their exaggerated features. This work exemplifies the popularity of satirical prints in Dutch art during the early 18th century.