Satire op de aansporing tot deelneming in de (zogenaamde) vrijwillige 3% geldlening van 1844 (blad 2) 1844

This satirical illustration by Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate, dated 1844, critiques the Dutch government's "voluntary" 3% loan. The artwork, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a man overwhelmed by a pile of books representing the loan. This humorous and pointed critique highlights the pressure placed on citizens to contribute to the government's financial needs during a period of economic hardship. The artist uses simple line drawings to emphasize the absurdity of the situation. The image, a part of a larger series, provides a unique insight into Dutch political satire of the 19th century.