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True depiction Mr Quinquempoix 1720 Veritable Portrait du tres fameux Seigneur messire
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True depiction Mr Quinquempoix 1720 Veritable Portrait du tres fameux Seigneur messire
True depiction of Mr. Quinquempoix, 1720 Veritable Portrait du tres fameux Seigneur messire Quinquenpoix (title on object) The Great Scene of Foolishness (series title), True image of Mr. Quinquempoix. Portrait medallion of John Law as Mr Quinquempoix above a brewing kettle in which coins are transformed into shares. Witch cauldron with devils, owls, etc. Above the portrait de Zotheid with a crown of peacock feathers and holly leaves. Above a banderole with: 1 Or Shit or King. This plate is printed within a larger plate with title and verses in French on both sides. Print 37 in the series Het Groote Tafereel der Dwsheid with cartoons on the Windhandel or Actiehandel of 1720. brewing, boiling (in a cauldron), witches kitchen, John Law, Guillaume Duvivier (18e eeuw), 1712 and/or 1720, paper, engraving, h 223 mm × w 322 mm
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1712 1720 Banderole Boiling Cartoons Cauldron Coins Crown Devils King Larger Plate Owls Portrait Medallion Series Title Sides Title Transformed Verses Brewing Foolishness John Law Peacock Feathers Shares Shit
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This print titled "True depiction Mr. Quinquempoix 1720 Veritable Portrait du tres fameux Seigneur messire Quinquenpoix" is a true masterpiece that captures the essence of foolishness and greed during the Windhandel or Actiehandel of 1720. The image showcases a brewing kettle, symbolizing the frenzy of speculation, in which coins are transformed into shares. Above this scene, we see a portrait medallion of John Law as Mr. Quinquempoix, the central figure responsible for promoting these speculative investments. Surrounding him is a witch's cauldron filled with devils and owls, representing the dark forces at play in this financial madness. Adding to the surreal atmosphere is the portrait de Zotheid adorned with a crown made of peacock feathers and holly leaves. Above it all hangs a banderole with an intriguing phrase: "1 Or Shit or King" encapsulating both the allure and absurdity of chasing wealth through risky ventures. Printed within a larger plate featuring French verses on both sides, this particular print holds its place as number 37 in the series "Het Groote Tafereel der Dwaasheid". Created by Guillaume Duvivier in either 1712 or 1720 using paper engraving techniques, it stands as an important historical document capturing one of history's most notorious financial bubbles. The Liszt Collection has preserved this remarkable piece for posterity, allowing us to reflect upon past follies while reminding us to approach matters of finance with caution and wisdom.
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