L'Europe Allarmée 1660 - 1708

"L'Europe Allarmée pour le fils d'un Meunier" is a satirical engraving by Romeyn de Hooghe, created between 1660 and 1708. This intricate artwork depicts a scene of European leaders, including Louis XIV, reacting to a news report of a miller's son challenging the existing power structures. The scene is set within an architectural frame, with a view of a bustling harbor in the background. This print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of de Hooghe's mastery of etching and his ability to satirize political events of his time, making it a valuable historical document for art enthusiasts and historians alike.