Spotprent op de economische positie van Nederland, 1871 1871

This satirical cartoon, *Spotprent op de economische positie van Nederland*, created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1871, depicts two figures submerged in water, representing the economic situation of the Netherlands at the time. The cartoon is a commentary on the country's economic state, using humor to address a serious issue. Crans's work is notable for its use of caricature and social commentary, as seen in this piece which likely critiques the nation's financial instability.