Arkivism
Satirical print on the mutual disputes between the European princes, 1741
Public domain

Satirical print on the mutual disputes between the European princes, 1741

George Bickham (II) · 1741-03 · letterpress printing; etching; paper

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

About this work

Satirical print on the mutual quarrels between the European sovereigns and the French Cardinal Fleury in the years 1740-1741. On the right: the Cardinal in a wheelbarrow, at the bottom: ships at sea. With a caption of four verses in English.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cartoonprintAndré-Hercule de FleuryLouis XV of FranceFrederick II (King of Prussia)
Credit lineSpotprent op de onderlinge twisten tussen de Europese vorsten, 1741. 1741-03. George Bickham (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Fight in an InnFight in an Inn Events from 1672 to the peace with England in 1674Events from 1672 to the peace with England in 1674 Outcome of the wind speculation, 1720Outcome of the wind speculation, 1720 The Great Assembly of the Wind Vendors, 1720The Great Assembly of the Wind Vendors, 1720 Performance of composed musicPerformance of composed music The Great Assembly Place of the Wind Sellers, 1720The Great Assembly Place of the Wind Sellers, 1720