Ware afbeelding van de heer Quinquempoix, 1720 1712 - 1720

This anonymous engraving from 1712-1720 depicts a scene from the life of the infamous Dutch con man, Mr. Quinquempoix. The scene depicts a large, imposing figure surrounded by smaller figures. The title translates to "True Representation of the Notorious Mr. Quinquempoix." This image was likely part of a pamphlet or broadside created to expose and criticize the con man. The engraving, which measures 191 mm in height and 303 mm in width, captures the popularity of such visual narratives in the Dutch Republic during the early 18th century.