Register voor de prenten 1-24 en A-E in de serie: Bombario Actionist en de Geest van Esopus, 1720 1718 - 1720

This is a register from 1720 made by Pieter van Buysen jr. for the series "Bombario Actionist en de Geest van Esopus", rendered in ink on paper. The register acts as a kind of key to unlock the meaning of a series of prints which, in turn, likely satirized contemporary events. The visual codes used here, such as caricature and grotesque imagery, reveal the artist's critical stance. This was the era of the Dutch Republic. Pamphlets and prints played a vital role in shaping public opinion. Consider the role of institutions such as the theater. They created spaces where social norms could be questioned. Van Buysen's series, with its exaggerated figures, taps into a tradition of political satire that flourished in the Netherlands. To understand the series better, historians would consult contemporary newspapers, pamphlets, and theater programs. Art provides insight into the social, political, and cultural battles of its time.