Nederlandse Maagd en de communistische rellen op West-Java, ca. 1926-1927 1926 - 1927

"Nederlandse Maagd en de communistische rellen op West-Java," a political cartoon by J. Bretschneider from 1926-1927, depicts a satirical scene of the Dutch colonial response to the communist uprising in West Java. The Dutch maiden, symbolizing the Netherlands, is depicted carrying a man with a rifle over her shoulder, suggesting the burden of maintaining order. In the background, chaos unfolds with figures engaged in violence. This cartoon highlights the political anxieties of the time, offering a critical perspective on the relationship between Dutch colonialism and the Indonesian communist movement.