Oostenrijkse behandeling van de Franse gezanten, 1799 Possibly 1799

"Oostenrijkse behandeling van de Franse gezanten, 1799" is a satirical political cartoon by James Gillray, depicting a violent scene of Austrian soldiers attacking French diplomats. The graphic depiction of decapitation and dismemberment highlights Gillray's biting commentary on the political climate of the time, particularly the tensions between Austria and France during the Napoleonic Wars. This hand-colored etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Gillray's mastery of caricature and his role in shaping public opinion through his satirical works.