Allegorie met de vluchtende jonge pretendent, 1746 1746

This 1746 etching, "Allegorie met de vluchtende jonge pretendent," is an anonymous work depicting a scene of political satire. The image shows a ruined structure, likely a symbol of a fallen leader or government, with two figures fleeing. The fleeing figures, a man and a woman, are likely allegories of the Pretender and his supporters. The image is in black and white, creating a sense of drama and urgency. This print provides insight into 18th-century Dutch politics and the use of visual satire in public discourse.