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Dees Nederlandsche Koe
Dees Nederlandsche Koe, Altoos Waereld-grooten, Dutch Political Cartoon About The Partitioning Of The Netherlands Shows The Shorning And Dismembering Of The Nederlandsche Cow. The Neerlands Lion, An Enraged Louis Bonaparte, King Of Holland (with Sword Drawn), And A Gallic Cock Watch, While The Britsche Dog Chews On A Severed Leg Of A Cow. A Man With A Crown At His Feet (possibly Joseph Bonaparte, King Of Spain) Shears The Cows Horns With A Large Saw; A Woman Katryn (possibly Catherine, De Wurtemberg, Queen, Consort Of Jerome Bonaparte, King Of Westphalia) Takes A Knife To The Cows Tail. Standing Center Is A Woman Holding A Pike Topped With A Hat And Standing On Another Hat. On The Right, Three Women Whip The Bare Buttocks Of A Man (possibly Frederick William Iii, King Of Prussia) Who Is Prostrate Over A Wheeled Chair Or Throne. Above This Scene Floats A Balloon With Canoe Shaped Basket With Two Passengers
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This 19th-century engraving, titled "Dees Nederlandsche Koe" offers a thought-provoking glimpse into the political turmoil surrounding the partitioning of the Netherlands. The intricate artwork showcases a scene filled with symbolism and historical figures, transporting us back to a bygone era. In the center stands a woman holding a pike topped with a hat, standing on another hat—a powerful image representing resistance and defiance. Surrounding her are various characters that represent different nations involved in this tumultuous period. An enraged Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, brandishes his sword while observing the shorning and dismemberment of the Nederlandsche cow. The Britsche dog can be seen chewing on a severed leg of the cow, symbolizing Britain's involvement in weakening Dutch power. A man believed to be Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, shears off the cow's horns with an imposing saw as Catherine de Wurtemberg takes a knife to its tail. To further emphasize their dominance over Holland, three women whip Frederick William III, King of Prussia's bare buttocks as he lies prostrate over what appears to be either a wheeled chair or throne. Floating above this chaotic scene is an intriguing balloon with canoe-shaped basket carrying two passengers—an enigmatic element that adds an air of mystery and adventure. This enchanting engraved image provides us with valuable insights into 19th-century politics through its illustrative technique and nostalgic style. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact that invites contemplation about past events shaping our present culture.
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