Apen in de bakkerij, ca. 1720 1720

"Apen in de bakkerij" (Monkeys in the bakery), a 1720 etching by Dutch artist Matthijs Pool, depicts a comical scene of monkeys dressed as humans working in a bakery. The work is a satire of human behavior, showcasing the absurdity of monkeys mimicking human actions. The artist uses detailed hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture in the scene. This artwork from the Rijksmuseum is a prime example of 18th-century Dutch satirical art.