Spotprent op het mislukken van de feesten bij de viering van het 450-jarig jubileum van het Sacrament van Mirakel, 1820 1820

This satirical print, created by an anonymous artist in 1820, mocks the festivities celebrating the 450th anniversary of the Miracle of the Host in Brussels. The print depicts a chaotic scene with a crowd of people, a naked child urinating on a rope tied to a bird on a pole, and a figure climbing the pole, suggesting the event was a failure. The title "Espinglerie du plus ancien bourgeois de Bruxelles," which translates to "The Wit of the Oldest Citizen of Brussels," adds to the satirical tone, implying that the festivities were a source of amusement for the city's residents. The print is an example of the use of visual satire to criticize societal events and practices.