Spotprent met Themis op het Binnenhof, 1885 1885

"Spotprent met Themis op het Binnenhof, 1885" is a satirical illustration by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, depicting the Greek goddess Themis standing in front of the Binnenhof building in The Hague, holding a sword and scales. The image is a commentary on the Dutch law-making process in 1885, likely referencing a debate about the criminal code in the Dutch Parliament. The artist's satirical use of Themis, a symbol of justice, highlights the complexities and challenges of legislative proceedings. The illustration's inscription "Oportet lites finem habere," meaning "it is necessary to bring the disputes to an end," underscores the artist's message about the need for conclusive action in the legal arena.