Allegorie op Antwerpse kunstfeesten, 1861 1861

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans' "Allegorie op Antwerpse kunstfeesten, 1861" is a satirical illustration depicting three figures in classical attire, one of whom is kneeling and offering a hat to another, standing at the top of a staircase. The illustration, completed in 1861, uses the allegory of classical art to satirize the Antwerp art scene. The artwork's title suggests a critique of the social dynamics within the art world. The use of classical imagery in the context of a modern, contemporary setting adds further intrigue and emphasizes the artist's message.