Beklaagde in de rechtbank beantwoordt vraag 1842

"Beklaagde in de rechtbank beantwoordt vraag" (1842) by Honoré Daumier depicts a courtroom scene with a focus on the defendant, a man standing and responding to a question, likely from the presiding judge. Daumier, known for his social commentary through lithography and caricature, captures the dynamics of a legal proceeding, highlighting the power dynamic between the defendant and the court. This lithograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant example of Daumier's satirical approach to social issues, with a focus on the realities of French law and societal inequalities.