Politieke satire 1774 - 1786

This satirical etching, "Politieke satire," created by Joannes Hulstkamp between 1774 and 1786, portrays a humorous scene of two figures engaged in a dialogue about political news. The man, holding a paper inscribed with "De Politieke Praat" ("The Political Gossip"), attempts to engage the woman, who is visibly disinterested and covers her ears. The caption, "Lees out eens Praat Moor, Neen Vent't is niet van de lus zoo genoegt tot oprijven, 'k smauter liever op myn neus," translates to "Read out some gossip, Moor, No, Vent, it's not of the mood to be rubbed in, I'd rather sniff on my nose." This satirical print offers a glimpse into the Dutch society's engagement with political discourse in the 18th century.