Spotvers bij het portret van Nicolaas de Vooght 1710 - 1720

This piece, dated 1710-1720, is an anonymous calligraphic work titled "Spotvers bij het portret van Nicolaas de Vooght" (Verse Satire accompanying a portrait of Nicolaas de Vooght), which is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection in Amsterdam. The artwork is a letter in the style of a satirical poem, written in elegant cursive script, and likely created as a personal gift for Nicolaas de Vooght, a prominent figure in the city's government. The letter's content and visual presentation provide a unique glimpse into the social dynamics and artistic expression of 18th-century Dutch culture.