Wisselkantoor van Lodewijk XIV, 1706 1706

This satirical print from 1706, titled "Wisselkantoor van Lodewijk XIV," depicts a scene of Louis XIV, the King of France, as a money changer, surrounded by coins. The anonymous artist used caricature to critique the king's financial policies, making a statement about his perceived mismanagement of the French economy. This work is a significant example of 18th-century printmaking, showcasing the power of visual satire in political discourse. The Rijksmuseum houses this historical etching, which measures 318 mm high and 197 mm wide.