Spotprent op de keurvorst van Beieren, 1706 1706

This 1706 satirical print, titled "Spotprent op de keurvorst van Beieren," from the Rijksmuseum is an anonymous work. The print is a commentary on the political climate of the time, likely poking fun at the Elector of Bavaria, Max Emanuel. The print uses visual metaphors and caricature to make its point, portraying the Elector as a donkey riding a man with a spear. This satirical style, common in 18th-century printmaking, was popular for its direct critique of societal figures and events.