Spotprent op de aanneming van de gouden standaard door de Tweede Kamer, 1875 1875

This satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans from 1875, titled "Spotprent op de aanneming van de gouden standaard door de Tweede Kamer, 1875," depicts a conversation between two men in front of a church. The caption suggests a disagreement between the Tweede Kamer (the Dutch parliament) and Baron Knoop over the adoption of the gold standard. The image, printed in black and white, is characteristic of the political cartoons of the 19th century, often used to express opinions and critique social and political issues. The church in the background could symbolize the institution of the Dutch government, highlighting the conflict between tradition and modernity.