Portretten van de gebroeders de Witt als een vos en een wolf 1672

This etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, titled "Portretten van de gebroeders de Witt als een vos en een wolf," depicts the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt, prominent figures in Dutch politics during the 17th century. The brothers are depicted in profile, with Johan on the left and Cornelis on the right, their faces obscured by the heads of a fox and a wolf, respectively, alluding to their perceived cunning and brutality. The work, created in 1672, reflects the intense political climate of the time, and serves as a powerful testament to the artist's satirical and critical approach to contemporary events. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the political turmoil of the Dutch Golden Age.