Vorsten en de dood van Krediet 1827 - 1894

This satirical lithograph, "Vorsten en de dood van Krediet" (Princes and the Death of Credit), created between 1827 and 1894 by M. Hemeleers-van Houter, portrays a critical commentary on the political and economic situation of the time. The scene depicts the downfall of credit symbolized by a man lying dead on the ground while figures representing various political factions engage in a heated struggle. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the social and political anxieties prevalent in 19th-century Dutch society, making it a valuable historical artifact and a fascinating example of political satire.