Wisselkantoor van Lodewijk XIV, 1706 1706

This anonymous 1706 etching titled "Wisselkantoor van Lodewijk XIV" from the Rijksmuseum depicts a scene of financial exchange. The etching features three figures, likely representing different figures from the play “L’Avare” by Molière, a famous French playwright. The figures are depicted in a setting evocative of a money changer’s office, highlighted by the sign above the counter that reads "CAMBIO DE MILAN." The etching, likely a satirical work, provides a glimpse into the world of 18th century finance and commerce.