Spotprent over de suikernood, 1884 1884

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans's 1884 "Spotprent over de suikernood" is a satirical print depicting a woman lying in a bed, seemingly ill. A figure resembling Saint Nicholas stands before her, offering comfort, while a small figure holding a whip stands behind the woman. The artwork satirizes the sugar shortage of 1884, highlighting the hardship and vulnerability of the populace. The detailed pen and ink drawing, with its delicate lines and expressive figures, adds to the humor and social commentary of the print. This piece stands as a reminder of Crans's skill as a political cartoonist and his ability to capture the anxieties of his time through visual satire.