Spotprent over het beleid ten aanzien van Roma en Sinti in Nederland en België 1888

This satirical print by Jan Holswilder, titled "Spotprent over het beleid ten aanzien van Roma en Sinti in Nederland en België," critiques the policies towards Roma and Sinti in the Netherlands and Belgium. Created in 1888, the artwork uses caricature and symbolism to express its message. The print depicts figures representing the two countries, armed and barring the entrance to the Roma and Sinti, who are portrayed as unwelcome guests being chased away. Holswilder's work, often published in the satirical magazine De Lantaarn, aimed to highlight social issues and injustices. This print, with its bold imagery and critical message, remains a powerful visual commentary on discrimination and prejudice.