Spotprent op de minister M.H. Godefroi, 1860 1860

"Spotprent op de minister M.H. Godefroi" is a satirical caricature by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1860. The artwork is a pen-and-ink drawing depicting the Dutch politician M.H. Godefroi, who is portrayed as a boatman in a precarious situation. The use of humor and exaggeration in the artwork reflects the artist's critique of the political climate of the time. The inscription "Advies" and the presence of a drowning man emphasize the artist's perspective on the politician's failures, drawing attention to the controversial political figures and events of the era. This satirical caricature, with its emphasis on political commentary, captures the essence of the 19th-century Dutch artistic landscape.