Oranjeboom omver getrokken, 1795 1795

"Oranjeboom omver getrokken, 1795" is an anonymous satirical print from the Rijksmuseum that depicts the fall of the House of Orange in 1795. The artwork features a symbolic tree, representing the Dutch Republic, being cut down, along with other figures and allegorical imagery. The inscription "Mocht uzer zelf ware" (May your self be true) suggests a call for authenticity and a rejection of the old regime. The print is a powerful commentary on the political turmoil of the time, making it a significant example of Dutch satirical art.