Keeshond en Oranjeklanten op de weegschaal, 1787 1787

"Keeshond en Oranjeklanten op de weegschaal" is an anonymous etching from 1787 that depicts a satirical scene involving a seesaw, a fountain, and a group of people. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale print measuring 192 mm in height and 239 mm in width. It is a commentary on the political climate of the Netherlands during the 18th century, possibly referencing the struggle between the House of Orange and its opponents. The scene is likely a visual metaphor for the shifting power dynamics of the era. The intricate details of the etching, including the figures and the landscape setting, contribute to its rich and layered meaning.