Man valt van een ladder en bak valt op het hoofd van iemand gekleed als duivel 1825 - 1829

This drawing, now at the Rijksmuseum, was created by Auguste Raffet, a 19th-century French artist. It depicts a chaotic scene where a man falls off a ladder, and a bucket lands on the head of someone dressed as the devil. This image emerges from a period of significant social upheaval and political change in France. Raffet, who had strong sympathies for the working class and supported Napoleon, often used his art to portray the lives and struggles of ordinary people. The humor in this artwork, combined with the misfortune of its characters, reflects a broader commentary on societal hierarchies and the misfortunes that can befall anyone, regardless of their social standing—even those dressed as the devil. The emotional resonance of this piece lies in its chaotic energy. It captures a moment of unexpected calamity, turning a seemingly simple event into a reflection on the unpredictability of life and the shared human experience of misfortune. The piece does not enforce traditional representations of power and authority.