Utrechtse maskerade van 1851: Rederijkers in 1500 1851

"Utrechtse maskerade van 1851: Rederijkers in 1500" is a satirical caricature by Augustinus Jacobus Bernardus Wouters created in 1851, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts four men on horseback, engaged in a mock battle. The scene is a humorous commentary on the political climate of the time, likely making fun of the Dutch government's handling of the Dutch East Indies. This satirical print highlights the use of caricature as a form of social commentary. The exaggerated features of the figures and the absurd situation create a humorous and thought-provoking image.