Utrechtse maskerade van 1851: Spaanse tirannie in 1567 1851

This satirical cartoon, "Utrechtse maskerade van 1851: Spaanse tirannie in 1567," by Augustinus Jacobus Bernardus Wouters, depicts a scene of political commentary. It portrays a man drowning in a swamp while another man, sitting on a barrel nearby, casually ignores him. The scene satirizes the political climate of the time, hinting at the perceived inaction of authorities in the face of suffering. Wouters' use of caricature and humor, a characteristic of his work, highlights the artist's commentary on Dutch society in the 19th century.