Toestand van Nederland in 1670 en 1810 1810 - 1813

This etching by Hermanus Fock, created between 1810 and 1813, titled "Toestand van Nederland in 1670 en 1810", is a satirical commentary on the state of the Netherlands in the 17th and 19th centuries. The work features a complex array of figures and symbols, including a man with a laurel wreath and a sword, representing "power," and a figure holding a book, symbolizing the "merchant." The artist, Hermanus Fock, was a Dutch painter and etcher known for his satirical works. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of Dutch art during the Napoleonic era and provides valuable insight into the social and political climate of the time.