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The Rogstekers of Weert, ca. 1650
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The Rogstekers of Weert, ca. 1650

anonymous · 1650 - 1706 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The Rogstekers of Weert. Satirical print in which various fools in the town of Waert (Weert in Limburg) march to battle against (the imaginary danger of) a dead ray. In the center a large ray, upon which a cannon is being fired. To the left rear a mill; to the right rear a tree with a bell being rung. Over the entire sheet countless figures with various attributes and explanatory texts. Longer verses in three corners.

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cartoonprintcaricatures (human types)Weert
Credit lineDe Rogstekers van Weert, ca. 1650. 1650 - 1706. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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