Comité van Financiën, 1795 1795

"Comité van Financiën, 1795" is a satirical etching by English artist James Gillray, created in 1795 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print lampoons the Dutch Committee of Finance, depicting them as inept and corrupt. Gillray uses caricature to highlight their incompetence, showcasing them as overwhelmed by their responsibilities, represented by the overflowing sacks labeled "Receipts." This etching is a potent example of Gillray's biting social commentary and his ability to capture the political zeitgeist through his art.