Spotprent over de lege schatkist van de regering, 1884 1884

"Spotprent over de lege schatkist van de regering, 1884" is a satirical illustration created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1884. It depicts two men standing amongst a herd of emaciated cows, representing the state of the Dutch government's treasury. The image uses the metaphor of cows being "empty" and the government's "empty coffers" to criticize the government's financial policy. The illustration is a commentary on political and economic situations of the time, showcasing the artist's sharp wit and satirical approach to social issues.