Monument Consacre A La Posterite En Memoire De La Folie Incroyable De La Xx. Annee Du Xviii Siecle

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"Monument Consacre A La Posterite En Memoire De La Folie Incroyable De La Xx. Annee Du Xviii Siecle" is an engraving by Bernard Picart, a renowned French engraver and illustrator of the early 18th century. This work, whose title translates to "Monument Dedicated to Posterity in Memory of the Incredible Madness of the 20th Year of the 18th Century," is a satirical commentary on the speculative financial bubble known as the Mississippi Bubble that took place in France in 1720. The bubble was orchestrated by Scottish economist John Law through the Mississippi Company, leading to an economic collapse that had widespread repercussions throughout French society.

Picart's engraving is a complex allegorical composition that serves as both a cautionary tale and a historical record of the speculative frenzy that gripped France. It features a variety of figures and symbols that represent the folly and the characters involved in the financial crisis. The work is notable for its intricate detail and its role in the art of printmaking, which was an important medium for social and political commentary during the Enlightenment.

Bernard Picart (1673–1733) was an influential figure in the development of the book illustration and printmaking. His works often reflected the intellectual currents of his time, including the ideas of the Enlightenment, and he is best known for his contributions to "Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde" (Religious Ceremonies and Customs of All the Peoples of the World), which was an early comparative study of world religions.

"Monument Consacre A La Posterite En Memoire De La Folie Incroyable De La Xx. Annee Du Xviii Siecle" remains a significant historical document and a fine example of 18th-century satirical art. It is studied not only for its artistic merits but also for its insights into the social and economic history of the period. The engraving is a testament to the power of visual art as a means of social critique and is of interest to historians, economists, and art historians alike.

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