Begrafenis van Simon de Vries 1918 - 1921

"Begrafenis van Simon de Vries" (Burial of Simon de Vries), a satirical cartoon by Dutch artist Patricq Kroon (1862-1941), depicts a group of men in top hats standing around a tombstone inscribed with the words "Symen de Vries Hij Dee Nie's," which translates to "Simon de Vries, he did nothing." The cartoon's black-and-white aesthetic and exaggerated figures create a humorous and critical commentary on the subject, possibly a political figure or social commentator. The artwork, created between 1918 and 1921, is a testament to Kroon's talent for capturing social commentary through caricature.