Geklede aap voor een spiegel 1778 - 1785

This etching titled "Geklede aap voor een spiegel" ("Dressed Ape in front of a Mirror") was created by Dutch artist Noach van der (II) Meer between 1778 and 1785. It is an example of satire, depicting a monkey dressed in human clothing and mimicking human behavior, suggesting a critique of human vanity and social posturing. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small yet detailed print that offers a glimpse into the social commentary of the 18th century.