Spotprent op de oproep tot herkiezing van de liberale vertegenwoordigers, 1866 1866

"Spotprent op de oproep tot herkiezing van de liberale vertegenwoordigers, 1866" is a political cartoon created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1866. The artwork satirizes Dutch politics in a humorous and critical manner. The central figure, a woman, sits on a barrel labeled "De Vrijheid" (Freedom) with other allegorical figures surrounding her. The scene depicts a satirical interaction between the liberal representatives and the Dutch people. The cartoon's style is characteristic of the political cartoons of the 19th century, and it is a powerful example of the use of satire to critique and influence public opinion.