Bedreiging van J. Meulman te Woerden, 1813 1813 - 1814

"Bedreiging van J. Meulman te Woerden, 1813" is a satirical drawing by Willem van Senus depicting a scene from the Napoleonic Wars. Created between 1813 and 1814, the piece showcases two figures in a domestic setting. One, a soldier, holds a pistol to his head, while the other, a civilian, looks on in a passive demeanor. The caption in French translates to "When I do this, you'll be no more!", highlighting the absurdity of the situation and the artist's commentary on war. The drawing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Dutch Romantic art and a commentary on the anxieties and tensions of the time.