Catharina de' Medici ziet in de toverspiegel de toekomstige koningen van Frankrijk 1710 - 1780

This anonymous etching from the 18th century, titled "Catharina de' Medici ziet in de toverspiegel de toekomstige koningen van Frankrijk," depicts a scene of prophecy and intrigue. The central figure, Catherine de Medici, is shown in a richly-dressed gown with a crown, gazing into a magical mirror, a mystical scene representative of 17th-century European anxieties about the future and the potential for political upheaval. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the fascination with the occult and the power of prophecy, offering a glimpse into the anxieties and beliefs of a society on the cusp of change.