Politieke spotprent, 1885 1885

This satirical cartoon, "Geen Werk" (No Work) by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, depicts a group of men listening to a speaker in a park. The scene is a commentary on the lack of work opportunities for people in the Netherlands in the late 19th century. Crans uses caricature and exaggerated features to make his point, highlighting the frustration and desperation of the unemployed. The artwork's simple yet powerful imagery speaks to a universal human experience, making it relevant even today. This political cartoon is a valuable document of the social and economic conditions in the Netherlands during this period.