Spotprent op de verdeling van de Oostenrijkse landen door kardinaal Fleury, 1742 1742

This satirical print, created anonymously in 1742, depicts the division of the Austrian Netherlands. Titled "Spotprent op de verdeling van de Oostenrijkse landen door kardinaal Fleury," it is a visual commentary on the political maneuverings of Cardinal Fleury, the chief minister of Louis XV, who sought to acquire territories for France. The print features a central scene with various figures representing different European powers, with the text accompanying them providing satirical commentary on their involvement in the political negotiations. The print is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is an important example of Dutch printmaking in the 18th century.