Spotprent op de gebeurtenissen in het jaar 1687 1687 - 1688

This 1687-88 print by Flemish artist Philibert Bouttats, titled "Spotprent op de gebeurtenissen in het jaar 1687" (which translates to "Caricature of the events of the year 1687"), is a satirical depiction of various events that occurred in the year 1687. The print, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is composed of a grid of 16 small scenes, each depicting a different event with accompanying text in Dutch and French, making it a valuable historical document. The artwork's detailed scenes, often featuring caricatured figures, provide a glimpse into the social and political climate of the time.