Vriendschap van de Hollander met de Fransman en de Brit, 1799 Possibly 1799

This satirical cartoon by John Cawse, titled "Vriendschap van de Hollander met de Fransman en de Brit" (Friendship of the Dutchman with the Frenchman and the Brit), depicts the political landscape of Europe in the late 18th century. The caricature features a Dutch man, a French man, and a British man in a comical scene, highlighting the shifting alliances and tensions of the time. The cartoon uses humor and exaggeration to comment on the complex geopolitical relationships of the era, particularly the Dutch Republic's involvement in the Napoleonic Wars. The work is a key example of British political cartooning, known for its witty and often biting critique of current events.