Spotprent over de Doleantie van 1886 1886

"Spotprent over de Doleantie van 1886" is a satirical cartoon from 1886 by Dutch artist Jan Holswilder. The image depicts a group of men in prison garb, presumably representing the clergymen involved in the Doleantie, a religious controversy in the Netherlands. The men are being addressed by a figure wearing a top hat, possibly a representative of the government. The cartoon satirizes the conflict and the power dynamics between church and state, highlighting the contrasting views and potential for disagreement. The use of caricature and a prison setting emphasizes the tension and absurdity of the situation.