Caricature Showing Louis XVI as a Ram 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century caricature depicts Louis XVI of France as a ram with the king's head replacing the animal's. The image, which is a satirical commentary on the French monarchy, uses humor and exaggeration to criticize the king. The use of caricature as a political tool was popular during the French Revolution, as artists sought to challenge the authority of the monarchy. This print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of pre-revolutionary France.