Two French officers collect requisitioned goods from two Hollanders. One holds out smiling an empty sack, directing an abject Dutchman on the extreme right to put in the two money-bags which he holds. The other clenches his fist and seizes the wig of a fat Dutchman. Beside him (left) are two barrels. On the ground lies a large paper book inscribed 'Requisition. \ 500 Boeufs hollandais \ 100 Millions de Numerair[e] \ 600 Moutons. 11000 Quint: de Ris. \ 60000 Frontages. \ d'Edam \ 3000 Toneaux \ de Genevre etc.' Behind (right) is a baggage-wagon, its canvas tilt inscribed 'Republique Françoise'. It is filled with packing-cases, one inscribed 'Cabinet d'Hist: nat': Two men (left) carry off sacks and cases (marked 'N° 105' and 'N° 56'). Above the design: 'Les Battus paÿent l'amende'. Text, 'Jeremiah', xiii. 19. 1796
<br>Etching printed in red
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<p>Print made by: James Gillray (?)
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<dl><dd>After: David Hess</dd></dl></div>
1796<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1796-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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