De dwerg Jacob Ries, 1720 1718 - 1720

"De dwerg Jacob Ries, 1720" is an etching by Joost van Sassen, a Dutch artist known for his satirical illustrations. Created between 1718 and 1720, the artwork depicts Jacob Ries, a dwarf who served at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor. The etching satirizes Ries’s physical appearance and status in the court, highlighting the social and cultural fascination with dwarfs in the 18th century. The illustration provides a glimpse into the societal attitudes and perspectives towards people with disabilities in the past.