Marskramer door apen beroofd 1562 - 1667

"Marskramer door apen beroofd" (Merchant Robbed by Monkeys), a 16th-century etching by Pieter van der Heyden, depicts a satirical scene of a sleeping merchant being robbed by a horde of mischievous monkeys. The image showcases the artist's skill in capturing intricate details, with each monkey engaging in humorous acts of thievery. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popular genre of "monkey business" art, which often satirized human folly and the dangers of greed.