Spotdicht op Willem V, 1786 1786

"Spotdicht op Willem V, 1786" is a satirical poem from 1786 by an anonymous artist, now in the Rijksmuseum. This broadside, a single-sheet printed document, is a critical commentary on the Stadtholder Willem V. The poem's text, written in Dutch, condemns Willem V's leadership and criticizes his policies as Stadtholder of Gelderland. This piece provides insight into the political climate of the Netherlands during the 18th century, highlighting the tensions between the Stadtholder and the people.