Mislukte luchtreis van A. Hopman (plaat II), 1804 1804 - 1805

"Mislukte luchtreis van A. Hopman (plaat II)" is a satirical print by Daniël Veelwaard, created in 1804-1805, that depicts a chaotic scene related to a failed hot air balloon flight. The artwork shows a crowd reacting to the event with various levels of amusement and dismay. The caricature-like style of the print is a typical example of 19th-century Dutch satire, often using exaggeration and humor to criticize social and political issues. This print is part of a series and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.