Spotprent op het orthodox-protestants onderwijs, 1864 1864

This 1864 satirical drawing by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, titled "Spotprent op het orthodox-protestants onderwijs, 1864", critiques the strict and rigid nature of Dutch Orthodox Protestant education. The illustration depicts a classroom scene with students sitting at desks while a teacher lectures. The caption, translated as "Green fruits of orthodox Protestant education," highlights the artist's critique of the perceived negative effects of this form of education. Crans uses humor and exaggeration to expose the absurdity of the system, as seen in the teacher's stern demeanor and the students' expressions of discomfort and boredom. The drawing, measuring 275 mm by 215 mm, is a powerful commentary on the social and educational practices of the 19th century.