Spotprent over het Palingoproer, 1886 1886

This political cartoon, "Spotprent over het Palingoproer, 1886," by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, depicts a woman, representing the Netherlands, addressing a group of soldiers. The woman holds a staff topped with a hat, symbolizing her authority. A lion, representing Dutch strength, stands beside her. This satirical image addresses the "Palingoproer," or Eel Uprising, of 1886, a Dutch political protest against high taxes on eels. This artwork reflects the complex political climate of the Netherlands at the time, highlighting social tensions and power dynamics.