Spotprent op de adelborst Berghuis, 1784 1784

"Spotprent op de adelborst Berghuis, 1784," is a satirical engraving by Joannes Hulstkamp, created in 1784. The piece depicts the flight of Dutch patriot leader, Berghuis, from his home during the Patriottentijd or "Patriot Era" (1784-1787), a period of political unrest in the Dutch Republic. The work's visual commentary on political events, particularly the actions of the Dutch elite during this era, exemplifies the powerful nature of political satire in the 18th century. The engraving, with its detailed depiction of a specific historical event, provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the Netherlands during this tumultuous period.