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Residents Amsterdam guise frogs gathered Dam Square
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Residents Amsterdam guise frogs gathered Dam Square
Residents of Amsterdam in the guise of frogs gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam, English cartoon on the Netherlands during the Second English War. On the Dam in front of the town hall a crowd of people dressed as frogs gathered to attend the speech of an old toad. Scattered on the Dam are images of Neptune, Mercury, Jupiter and Minerva. Political caricatures and satires, tailless amphibians: frog (animals used symbolically), (story of) Neptune (Poseidon), (story of) Mercury (Hermes), (story of) Jupiter (Zeus), (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena), Dam (Amsterdam), anonymous, England, 1665, paper, etching, h 260 mm × w 174 mm
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Media ID 19539995
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1665 Animals Athena Crowd Dam Square Frog Front Guise Hermes Jupiter Mercury Minerva Neptune Pallas Political Caricatures Poseidon Residents Satires Scattered Speech Story Symbolically Town Hall Zeus Attend
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The Liszt Collection presents a captivating print capturing a unique moment in Amsterdam's history. In this English cartoon dating back to the Second English War, we witness an extraordinary scene on Dam Square. The residents of Amsterdam have donned frog costumes and gathered eagerly in front of the town hall to listen to the speech of an elderly toad. As we explore this intricate etching, we notice scattered images of mythical deities such as Neptune, Mercury, Jupiter, and Minerva. These symbolic figures add depth and meaning to the political caricatures and satires depicted throughout the artwork. The use of frogs as tailless amphibians holds significant symbolism within this narrative. Each character represents different stories from Greek mythology: Neptune (Poseidon), Mercury (Hermes), Jupiter (Zeus), and Minerva (Pallas Athena). Their presence adds layers of allegory that invite viewers to delve deeper into the underlying messages conveyed by this piece. Dating back to 1665 England, this paper etching measures approximately 260mm in height by 174mm in width. Its historical value lies not only in its artistic merit but also in its portrayal of societal dynamics during a turbulent period. This print from the Liszt Collection offers us a glimpse into Amsterdam's past when its residents transformed themselves into frogs for reasons yet unknown. It invites us on a journey through time where political satire intertwines with mythological tales against the backdrop of Dam Square's iconic architecture.
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