Bespotting 1675 - 1737

"Bespotting" (1675-1737) is a watercolor drawing by Dutch artist Pieter van den Berge (1659-1737). The drawing depicts a man, dressed in a green tunic, pointing his finger and looking up to the sky. The man's facial expression and body language suggest he is mocking or ridiculing someone or something, making it a caricature. The drawing is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a prominent Dutch museum known for its collection of Dutch art. The artwork is a valuable insight into the social commentary and satire common in Dutch art of the 17th and 18th centuries.