Franse soldaat probeert zijn tong te ontdooien aan een lamp 1812 - 1813

This satirical etching by Hermanus Fock, "Franse soldaat probeert zijn tong te ontdooien aan een lamp," depicts a French soldier thawing his tongue on a lamp during the winter of 1812-1813. The piece is part of a series of satirical prints commenting on the French occupation of the Netherlands. The work uses humor to criticize the conditions and hardships faced by the French soldiers, including the cold temperatures and lack of provisions. This print is a poignant commentary on the realities of war and the struggles of those caught in its grip.