Napoleon krijgt de kous op de kop, 1812 1812 - 1813

Hermanus Fock's satirical etching "Napoleon krijgt de kous op de kop," created between 1812 and 1813, depicts a caricatured Napoleon being dragged through a swamp by a group of men, while a dog pulls him from behind. The scene is packed with symbolic details that satirize the French emperor's disastrous Russian campaign of 1812, including references to Russian troops, a burning Moscow, and a "lottery" for his fate. This small yet impactful artwork provides a humorous critique of Napoleon's ambition and the consequences of his military decisions.