De stervende bubbelheer John Law, 1720 1706 - 1720

This 18th century etching, titled "De stervende bubbel-heer John Law, 1720", by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, depicts the demise of John Law, a Scottish financier who was responsible for the collapse of the French economy in 1720. The scene is crowded and chaotic, with figures scrambling for money and wealth as Law himself lies dying in the center, surrounded by people lamenting his downfall. The image is a powerful commentary on the dangers of financial speculation and the consequences of greed. This satirical print is a rare example of early 18th-century Dutch printmaking and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.