Man met dikke buik aan een gedekte tafel 1720 - 1799

This satirical print, "Man met dikke buik aan een gedekte tafel," depicts a man with a large belly sitting at a lavishly set table, likely a commentary on gluttony and excess. Created by an anonymous artist between 1720 and 1799, this watercolor and pen drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, uses humor to critique societal norms. The Dutch inscription adds another layer of meaning, suggesting that the wealthy man's greed is criticized by the common people. The artwork's intimate size, 184 mm high and 252 mm wide, adds to its personal and pointed commentary on the human condition.