Zyn Edelachtbare "Had je me maar" maakt toilet voor de raadzitting 1921

Willem van Schaik created "Zyn Edelachtbare 'Had je me maar' maakt toilet voor de raadzitting" with ink on paper. It’s all about the scratchy lines here, isn’t it? Look at how Van Schaik renders the scene with a nervous energy. It’s almost like he’s trying to capture a fleeting moment, a secret, or maybe just a bit of everyday absurdity. Take the mirror, for example. The reflection is all wobbly and uneven, but somehow, it gives you a sense of depth. It’s not just about what’s visible, but what’s implied, what’s just out of reach. And the cat! It’s like a furry little witness, silently observing the chaos, or maybe just waiting for a chance to pounce on the politician's wig. Van Schaik reminds me of George Grosz, with that same biting satire and love for the grotesque. Both artists seem to understand that art doesn’t always have to be pretty; sometimes, it’s more interesting when it’s a little rough around the edges.