Titelpagina van het pamflet van Georgius Buchananus: T'samensprekinghe, Vant recht der Coninghen, ofte Overheyt over haere Onderdanen, ende der Onderdanen plicht teghens haer, deur onderlinghe verbindinghe, Amsterdam 1610 1598 - 1610

This anonymous title page, dated 1598-1610, illustrates a pamphlet by Georgius Buchanan titled "T'samensprekinghe, Vant recht der Coninghen, ofte Overheyt over haere Onderdanen, ende der Onderdanen plicht teghens haer, deur onderlinghe verbindinghe." The artwork depicts three figures in a satirical manner, likely representing different political factions or ideas regarding governance. This satirical style was common in 17th-century Dutch pamphlets, using visual humor to engage readers in political debates. The image features a king holding a shield, a man representing the people, and a figure representing a tyrant. The figures' facial expressions and gestures amplify the satirical nature of the artwork, highlighting the complex political discourse of the time.