Spotprent op de keurvorst van Beieren, 1706 1706

This satirical print, created in 1706 by an anonymous artist, mocks the Elector of Bavaria, Maximilian II Emanuel, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The print depicts the elector riding a donkey backwards while holding a flag emblazoned with "Free Imperial City." Surrounding him are figures representing various European powers and a text in Dutch and French further satirizes the elector's military failures. The print is an example of the powerful use of visual satire in the 18th century and offers insight into the political climate of Europe at the time. The print is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.