Centsprent: [Life of Cartouche] N. 56.

Beschrijving

Children’s print in Dutch and French about the highwayman Louis Dominique de Cartouche, presented as an example of a villain to encourage the young readers to stay virtuous and devout. The print sums up his crimes, such as stealing, assaulting women, and hiding his identity. It ends with his execution, which took place in Paris, in 1721. Cartouche’s exploits were a popular topic for ballads and popular prints.Turnhout, Brepols (1833 – 1911), numbered ‘N 56.’ in the top.