Spotprent op de scheiding van administratief en rechterlijk gezag op Java, 1869 1869

This satirical print by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans depicts the separation of administrative and judicial authority in Java in 1869. The print humorously portrays a Dutch official, a Javanese official, and a judge, alluding to the complexities of governance in colonial Java. The print utilizes caricature to highlight the power dynamics and cultural differences present in the Dutch East Indies during this period. The print’s size (215 mm x 275 mm) makes it suitable for close inspection and understanding the intricate details of the artist’s critique.