Blad met karikaturen van dwergen in de windhandel, 1720 1720

This anonymous Dutch print from 1720 satirizes the wind trade with four caricatured portraits of dwarves. The print features several vignettes that make fun of different trades and professions associated with wind trade. This is a great example of the use of caricature in 18th-century art, a style that was popular for its ability to poke fun at the wealthy and powerful. The print, measuring 420mm by 410mm, was most likely created to be seen by a general audience and was likely meant to be humorous and entertaining.