Spotprent over artikel 194 en wijzigingen in de grondwet 1886

Here we have "Spotprent over artikel 194 en wijzigingen in de grondwet" a satirical print by Jan Holswilder, created in 1886 using lithography. The stark monochrome palette accentuates the grotesque caricatures, heightening the emotional impact. The composition is divided into two distinct zones: the foreground shows a pack of dogs, each labelled with political slogans, poised in aggressive stances. This creates an atmosphere of confrontation and unease. The background shows a cluster of human figures observing with either indifference or smug satisfaction. This two-part structure reflects the broader theme of the artwork. The dogs represent factions and ideologies, their posturing and aggression symbolic of political discourse. Holswilder employs a semiotic system here, the animals functioning as signs to interpret the political landscape. By destabilizing the established meanings, Holswilder uses this dichotomy to challenge the status quo, inviting the viewer to question and reinterpret the structures of power.