Voordeel van de Hollandse neutraliteit, 1742-1745 1745

This 1745 satirical print, "Voordeel van de Hollandse neutraliteit, 1742-1745," by an anonymous artist, depicts the benefits of Dutch neutrality during the War of the Austrian Succession. The central image shows a cow being milked by two figures representing France and Spain, while a third figure, representing England, watches from a distance. The text below the scene highlights the Dutch gain from the conflict, emphasizing the benefits of their neutrality while others engage in warfare. This political cartoon provides a visual commentary on the strategic position of the Netherlands during a period of European power struggles.