Satire op het roken 1624 - 1634

This anonymous satirical engraving from the early 17th century, titled "Satire op het roken", depicts the dangers of smoking. The top half shows a group of classical figures in heaven, while the bottom half shows a group of people smoking, with their bodies contorted and deformed. The contrast between the two scenes emphasizes the harm that smoking can cause. This work exemplifies the growing trend of satirizing the dangers of tobacco use, a trend that continues to this day.