Penning tegen Jozef II, 1788 1787 - 1790

This anonymous satirical print, *Penning tegen Jozef II, 1788*, created between 1787 and 1790, is a visual commentary on the political and economic climate of the time. The print features two medallions. The top medallion depicts a crowned female figure representing Austria, while the bottom medallion portrays an individual weighing a coin against a scale. This satirical piece, held in the Rijksmuseum, critiques the Emperor Joseph II's policies, specifically his financial reforms, through the use of symbolic imagery. This engraving exemplifies the power of satirical art to comment on social and political issues.