Spotprent op Willem V die een Gelderse boer zijn eten wil afnemen, 1786 1786

This satirical etching by Rienk Jelgerhuis, titled "Spotprent op Willem V die een Gelderse boer zijn eten wil afnemen", depicts a scene of political commentary from 1786. The artwork portrays Dutch Stadtholder Willem V attempting to take food from a farmer, likely representing the plight of Dutch citizens under the ruling class. The satirical nature of the artwork, evident in the exaggerated figures and text, reveals a critique of Willem V's perceived abuse of power and highlights tensions between the elite and the commoners during that period.