De Franse dwerg Over-seese Politike Draayster, 1720 1718 - 1720

"De Franse dwerg Over-seese Politike Draayster," a satirical engraving created by Joost van Sassen between 1718 and 1720, depicts a caricature of a woman in a theatrical pose. The image likely satirizes Dutch politics through a playful visual metaphor of a dwarf as a political figure. While the artist is known for his work as a book illustrator, this engraving remains an intriguing example of his talent for social commentary. The small size of the artwork is typical for the time period and suggests its purpose as a printed illustration for a book or pamphlet.