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John Law
Scottish economist and banker (1671-1729)
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Death as an allegory of the Dutch financial crisis of 1720-1721. Etching, 1720.
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Date: [1720]
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Reference: 816096i
Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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A dwarf reading. Engraving, 1720.
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Date: 1720
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Reference: 3999i
Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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The English coffee house in Amsterdam: dealers conversing and raving during the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
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Date: [1720?]
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Reference: 811589i
Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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Investors optimistically seek the protection of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, in the Dutch financial crisis of 1720, while others are irreversably ruined. Etching, 1720.
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Date: [1720?]
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Reference: 816028i
Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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A mob stoning the coffee house in the rue Quinquenpoix in Paris where shares are traded during the share price boom of 1720. Etching, ca. 1720.
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Date: [1720?]
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Reference: 811819i
Part of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.
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Short selling (Securities)
Financial crises
Stockholders
Stocks
Netherlands
Stock exchanges
Speculation
Amsterdam
Dwarfs (Persons)
Paris
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