Twee voorstellingen van Franse wreedheden, 1672
1673
Medium
etching
Dimensions
187; 302
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 187 mm x breedte 302 mm
Art Historical Context
Romeyn de Hooghe’s etching *Twee voorstellingen van wreedheden, 1672* (Two Representations of French Atrocities, 1672), created in 1673, the raw outrage of the Dutch Republic during a pivotal moment in history. Measuring just 187 mm high by 302 mm wide, this compact print packs a powerful punch through de Hooghe’s masterful Baroque style, known for its dramatic flair and satirical bite. As a leading Dutch engraver and propagandist, Hooghe used etching—a technique where acid etches intricate lines into a metal plate—to produce detailed, reproducible images that could stir public fervor. The wo...
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...