John Law in een rinkelstoel voor het Lazarushuis, 1720 1720

This satirical print, created by an anonymous artist in 1720, depicts John Law, a Scottish financier, in a wheelchair in front of the Lazarushuis (a poorhouse) in Amsterdam. The print is a commentary on Law's controversial financial policies and his downfall. The depiction of Law as a powerless figure in a wheelchair, surrounded by impoverished beggars, criticizes his economic policies and their impact on society. The print's satirical style and use of symbolism make it a powerful critique of 18th-century financial practices and the social consequences of economic instability. This print, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is an important example of the use of satirical art to comment on current events and social issues.