Spotprent met de kerkelijke partijen als de Hydra, 1886 1886

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans's 1886 satirical print "Spotprent met de kerkelijke partijen als de Hydra," depicts a multi-headed hydra wearing hats, referencing the Greek myth of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra. The print uses this mythical creature to satirize religious factions in the Netherlands, with the text "Where is the saving Hercules?" suggesting a need for a savior to resolve the conflict between these factions. The print's use of humor and symbolism makes it a commentary on the religious landscape of 19th-century Netherlands.