Hollands Hollende Koe (Holland’s Running Cow) 1690

Gaspar Bouttats’s *Hollands Hollende Koe* (Holland’s Running Cow) from 1690, is a satirical etching that depicts the folly of the Dutch. The image features a chaotic scene of allegorical figures representing the Dutch government, the people, and their industries. Bouttats uses a combination of humor, exaggeration, and symbolism to criticize the Dutch, in particular their financial practices. This print demonstrates the artist's sharp eye for social commentary. It remains a fascinating look at a specific period in Dutch history.