Spotprent op de angst in Amsterdam bij de doorgraving van Holland op zijn smalst, 1863 1863

Johan Michael Schmidt Crans's *Spotprent op de angst in Amsterdam bij de doorgraving van Holland op zijn smalst* (1863) is a satirical illustration depicting a scene of rabbits fleeing from the perceived threat of the "doorgraving," or dredging, of the Dutch landscape. The work is characterized by a use of fine lines and subtle shading to depict the rabbits' comical fear. The work's title alludes to the anxieties of the time, highlighting the potential disruptions caused by modernization and infrastructure projects. This artwork, created in a style reflecting the Dutch tradition of graphic satire, provides insight into the social commentary and concerns of the 19th century.