Spotprent op de mislukte ballonvaart van Miolan en Janinet 1784

This satirical print, created in 1784 by an anonymous artist, depicts the failed hot air balloon flight of the French physicists Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and Pierre Romain. The print shows Rozier, comically exaggerated, as he attempts to navigate the failed balloon, while a small figure of his companion is shown with a tiny balloon in his hand. This print, now located at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the fascination with hot air balloons in the late 18th century and uses humor to critique the scientific endeavors of the time.