Jaarbalans in België 1914 - 1918

"Jaarbalans in België" is a satirical cartoon by Patricq Kroon created during World War I. The artwork depicts a man in a captain's hat, seated at a desk, pointing at a book titled "Jaarbalans" ("Annual Balance"). On the wall behind him, a map of Europe is displayed, with a cluster of "bullets" bombarding Belgium, representing the devastation of the war. Kroon's use of caricature and symbolism highlights the absurdity and destructiveness of conflict, making a clear statement about the impact of WWI on Belgium. The artwork exemplifies the satirical style of cartooning prevalent in the early 20th century.