Spotprent over de schoolstrijd, 1887 1887

This 1887 lithograph by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, titled "Spotprent over de schoolstrijd", is a satirical depiction of the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The artwork is a political commentary on the Dutch school strike of 1887, portraying education, represented by the "Tree of Knowledge", as a dangerous temptation. The image highlights the controversy surrounding the role of religion in education, a key issue in the school strike. The work is notable for its use of visual metaphor to communicate a complex social and political message, making it a powerful tool for understanding 19th-century Dutch society.