Dierensatire 1674 - 1744

"Dierensatire" (Animal Satire), a drawing by Egbert van (II) Heemskerck, is a satirical depiction of a procession of anthropomorphic animals. The work, created between 1674 and 1744, uses humor to criticize human behavior, a common theme in Dutch art of the period. The drawing depicts a group of animals in a procession, with a drummer leading the way and a figure holding a sheep over its shoulder. The detailed depiction of the characters and their expressions adds to the satirical effect. The work highlights the artist’s talent for capturing the absurdity of human nature through caricature.