Odijk deelt geld uit aan de boeren, 1672 1764 - 1766

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke is a satirical commentary on the political situation in the Netherlands during the 17th century. Created between 1764-1766, the work depicts a scene of a wealthy man, Odijk, distributing money to peasants. The engraving likely references the 1672 "Rampjaar" (Disaster Year), a tumultuous period in Dutch history marked by invasion and political instability. The satirical nature of the artwork emphasizes the disparity between the wealthy and the common people, and the ineffectiveness of monetary solutions to societal issues. The composition, executed in a detailed and refined style, further reinforces the critical commentary. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 85 mm in height and 104 mm in width.