Spotprent op abt Brouwers, 1868 1867

"Spotprent op abt Brouwers" is a satirical illustration by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1867. The drawing depicts a monk standing near a building with a bird trap set in a field in the background, and uses the caption to satirize the monk. The scene suggests the hypocrisy of religious figures who preach one thing, but practice another. Crans's work, often published in satirical magazines, utilized humor to critique societal issues. The drawing is part of a series of works related to the Dutch artist's career as a satirical illustrator.