L'Europe Allarmée
n.d.
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
sheet: 22 7/16 x 15 1/8 in. (57 x 38.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Accession Number
49.95.685
Tags
Art Historical Context
Romeyn de Hooghe’s etching *L’Europe Allarmée* captures a vivid allegorical scene of continental turmoil. Created by the Dutch artist renowned for his sharp political commentary during the late seventeenth century, the print uses symbolic figures—men and women representing nations or virtues, alongside infants, musicians, and watchful owls—to evoke a Europe gripped by alarm and unrest. The dynamic composition draws viewers into a narrative of conflict and tension, reflecting the era’s frequent wars and shifting alliances. As an etching, the work exemplifies a medium prized for its ability to ...
About the Artist
Romeyn de Hooghe · 1645–1708
Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) was a Dutch Baroque engraver, draughtsman, and political satirist who became the most prolific and versatile graphic artist of the Dutch Republic in the late seventeenth century. Born in Amsterdam, he rose to become one of early modern Europe's most important printmakers and a pioneering master of political satire. De Hooghe's significance extends far beyond his techn...