Prent over de Nederlandse poolexpeditie, 1882 1882

"Prent over de Nederlandse poolexpeditie, 1882" is a pen and ink drawing by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1882. The artwork depicts a scene of the Dutch polar expedition arriving home. It is a humorous portrayal of the crew, with their "blue toppers" and the ship's arrival, possibly intended for a newspaper publication. The title refers to the ship "Willem Barents", a Dutch ship involved in the expedition. The artwork is a good example of black and white illustration and Dutch historical satire.