Satirical Print of William v, Half-soldier, Half-Bacchus

anoniem, 1786

With his commander’s baton, Stadholder William V points to the bombardment of Hattem by his troops in 1786. His contemporaries condemned this cruel, unnecessary attack. His appearance as Bacchus, god of wine, symbolizes his profligate lifestyle. At the time, this was a common complaint about the conduct of the nobility. In the distance, the prince leans out and vomits over a coach door.

  • Artwork typeprint, cartoon
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-85.542
  • Dimensionsheight 203 mm x width 140 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en gravure