Houdt op in mijn tuin te wroeten Spaanse varkens! 1578 - 1582

This 16th-century Dutch print, "Houdt op in mijn tuin te wroeten Spaanse varkens!", is a satirical depiction of the Eighty Years' War, a conflict between the Dutch Republic and Spain. The print is full of symbolism, with the Spanish represented as pigs rooting in the Dutch garden, while a lion, symbolizing the Netherlands, stands guard. The ships in the background allude to the importance of seafaring in the Dutch economy and military. This work is a powerful commentary on the political climate of the time and is a testament to the Dutch printmaking tradition.