Apen spelen het handje-plak-spel 1720

"Apen spelen het handje-plak-spel" is an etching by Leonard Schenk from 1720, now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a group of monkeys playing a game, with one monkey sticking its hand into another's behind. The comical scene takes place in a mountainous landscape, with a river and a bridge visible in the background. This playful work exemplifies the use of animals as symbols for human behavior, often with a satirical or humorous tone. The meticulous detail in the etching highlights the artist's skill and mastery of the technique.