Spotprent op Napoleon, 1813 1813

This satirical print, created by an anonymous artist in 1813, depicts Napoleon Bonaparte as a target, symbolizing the waning power of the French Emperor. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the anxieties surrounding the Napoleonic Wars, employing visual language to express the growing opposition against him. The print's small size suggests its intended distribution as a political commentary reaching a broad audience. The use of a map as Napoleon's body highlights his ambition for territorial expansion and the subsequent backlash against his rule.