d'Grote Seeff, 1618 1618

This anonymous etching from 1618 titled "d’Grote Seeff" is a satirical commentary on the political and social landscape of the Dutch Republic, focusing on the conflict between different factions vying for power. The print depicts a central scene where a large group of men, each representing a different faction, tug at a rope surrounding a large barrel labeled "d'Grote Seeff". Above them, a figure of Justice sits on a cloud, symbolizing the ideal of a just society. This piece exemplifies the use of political satire in art, offering insight into the complexities of power dynamics during the period.