Koning Willem I op een troon van kaas, 1830 1830 - 1831

This satirical print, *Koning Willem I op een troon van kaas*, depicts King Willem I of the Netherlands sitting on a throne made of cheese, a symbol of his perceived greed. The work, created by an anonymous artist in 1830-31, satirizes the King's rule over Belgium. The print, held at the Rijksmuseum, illustrates the discontent of the Belgian people through the use of caricature and the satirical captions accompanying the scene. This artwork, an example of *political cartoon*, offers a window into the political climate of 19th-century Europe and the use of art as a tool for political commentary.