Spotprent met Abraham Kuyper, 1886 1886

This satirical cartoon, "Spotprent met Abraham Kuyper, 1886", by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans depicts Abraham Kuyper, a prominent Dutch theologian and politician, bursting through a door labeled "Consistorie Kamer", referencing the church council chamber. The image satirizes Kuyper's forceful personality, portraying him as a determined and even aggressive figure. The text accompanying the image further underscores this, using animal imagery to compare Kuyper's actions to those of a hungry tiger. This artwork, created in 1886, is an example of political satire and caricature, offering commentary on contemporary events and personalities.