Spotprent op het vertrek van Jan Blanus 1885

"Spotprent op het vertrek van Jan Blanus" is a satirical print created by Jan Holswilder in 1885. The artwork is a caricature of a man, possibly Jan Blanus, in a comical pose, holding a lantern while a large, snake-like figure, symbolizing the "Oude Maas" (Old Meuse River), attempts to strangle him. The print was likely published in the satirical magazine "De Lantaarn" and was intended to be a humorous commentary on the departure of Jan Blanus, perhaps from a political position. The artwork combines political satire and social commentary through a unique and darkly humorous visual style.