De wreedheid van de stier, 1647 18th century

"De wreedheid van de stier" is an 18th-century Dutch print depicting a brutal scene of a bull attacking a man while a woman is lifted into the air by a kite. The scene unfolds on a flat landscape with a windmill in the distance, suggesting a rural setting. The engraving, attributed to an anonymous artist, is a satirical commentary on societal issues, likely referencing a specific event or person. The print is housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the complexity of Dutch artistic production beyond the famed Golden Age. The visual narrative and detailed inscription, written in Dutch, invite further investigation into the historical context of this intriguing work.