De werelt is een speel toneel, elck speelt syn rol, en krygt syn deel [engraving]

De werelt is een speel toneel, elck speelt syn rol, en krygt syn deel [engraving]

[Amsterdam] 1742

1 print ; on sheet 60 x 53 cm.

P&E L2007F6f

Sartirically representing the war of the Austrian Succession and the choice of Elector Karl Albrecht of Bavaria to the position of German emperor; this etching depicting the princes of Europe playing cards at a round table with prize, the imperial crown, laying the center; in front of the card table, depicted in allegorical form, the European powers are fighting in animal shape (France as a cock, England as a bulldog and Austria as an eagle). A city under siege is shown in the background.
"Gedruckt na het Franse origineel van J. de Bellevielle." This author's name and the claim that the text is a translation from the French original is probably fictitious to shield the author and printer from reprisals from the authorities.
Includes engraved plate and 3 columns of printed text.

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