Combat de la Louange et de la Satire 1633 - 1676

François Chauveau's etching, "Combat de la Louange et de la Satire" (1633-1676), depicts a satirical battle between the forces of Praise and Satire. The print is composed of two opposing armies, each with a detailed battle plan marked in French. The allegorical armies are situated on a landscape punctuated by rivers and cliffs, representing a symbolic battlefield. The print is a visual commentary on the intellectual and social landscape of the French Renaissance, employing satire and allegory to critique social norms and literary practices.