De dwerg Bartholdus Gursalkawiz als pelgrim uit Compostella, ca. 1710 1705 - 1715

"De dwerg Bartholdus Gursalkawiz als pelgrim uit Compostella" is a satirical etching created by Martin Engelbrecht between 1705 and 1715 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a caricature of a dwarf named Bartholdus Gursalkawiz, who is shown as a pilgrim from Compostela adorned with scallop shells. The image highlights the satirical nature of Engelbrecht’s work, where he often used dwarf figures to lampoon societal foibles and individuals. The etching’s text, written in German, further amplifies the humor by associating Bartholdus with greed and gluttony. This piece exemplifies Engelbrecht's talent for capturing human traits in exaggerated and comical ways, contributing to his reputation as a prominent 18th-century Dutch satirical artist.