Comité van Gezondheid, 1795 1799

This satirical print, created by an anonymous artist in 1799, humorously depicts the "Committee of Health" during the Italian Unification. The print portrays the committee as a group of individuals engaged in absurd activities, highlighting their perceived incompetence and inefficiency. The caricatured figures, exaggerated features, and satirical commentary create a visually engaging and thought-provoking commentary on the political landscape of the time. The print, titled "Il Comitato della Sanità" ("The Committee of Health"), is housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 270 mm in height and 220 mm in width.