Spotprent op Nederlandse hoogleraren, 1871 1871

"Spotprent op Nederlandse hoogleraren, 1871" is a satirical cartoon created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1871. The pen and ink drawing depicts a group of Dutch professors on vacation, depicted as caricatures, relaxing and fishing by a river. The scene is set in a picturesque landscape with a view of a town and a castle in the distance. The cartoon is a humorous commentary on the perceived leisure activities of Dutch professors during their vacations, poking fun at their stereotypical image. The drawing is characterized by its detailed and expressive linework, emphasizing the exaggerated features of the figures and the playful nature of the composition. This artwork is a great example of 19th-century Dutch satire and social commentary through caricature.