Spotprent op Pieter Witmond, 1787 1787

This satirical print, created in 1787 by an anonymous artist, presents a fascinating interplay of lines and forms etched onto a small rectangular plane. The stark contrast between the hatched lines and the blank paper creates dynamic visual interest. The composition centers around a figure pouring from a bucket atop a chair into a jug labeled "PWM". The figure's posture and the jug's exaggerated features create a sense of imbalance, further emphasized by the precariousness of the chair. This disruption of visual equilibrium signals a destabilization of authority and order. The text integrated into the artwork acts as a semiotic device, layering linguistic meaning onto the visual. "Ga zo lang weer in de kan, wij dat nog wel wat duuren wat. Zyn de Franfeben 'er al?" This challenges the fixity of meaning. The artist prompts us to question established norms and power structures, creating a dialogue between form, language, and ideology.