Spotprent op de bestraffing van de twee Amsterdamse weesmeisjes, 1879 1879

This satirical cartoon, created by an anonymous artist in 1879, depicts the "terrible story of the two Amsterdam orphans" in a series of vignettes. The artwork, titled "Spotprent op de bestraffing van de twee Amsterdamse weesmeisjes," uses a comic style to criticize the treatment of orphans in Amsterdam. It is a powerful example of social commentary through visual art, highlighting the plight of vulnerable children. The cartoon's intricate details and narrative structure provide a window into 19th-century Dutch society and its moral issues.