Schatzoekers van Muiden, 1800 1800

"Schatzoekers van Muiden" is an anonymous 1800 print depicting six men and a dog involved in a treasure hunt. The men are dressed in various 18th-century styles and hold different tools associated with digging and searching for buried treasure, such as lanterns, shovels, pickaxes, and a cross. The scene's simplicity and humor evoke a sense of everyday life and a lighthearted take on the quest for buried riches. This print, likely created for Dutch audiences, highlights the popular fascination with treasure hunting during this era.