Mishandeling van Pieter Mogge van Zierikzee, 1747 1783 - 1795

This etching, titled "Mishandeling van Pieter Mogge van Zierikzee, 1747" by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), depicts a scene of public humiliation. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, details the 1747 mishandling of Pieter Mogge, a resident of Zierikzee, in the Netherlands. Vinkeles's skilled use of line and detail captures the moment with gripping realism, highlighting the complex social and political dynamics of the time. The scene, likely a punishment for a crime or perceived transgression, reflects the harsh realities of 18th-century Dutch society and serves as a fascinating historical document.