Spotprent over twee kwakzalvers in de politiek, 1885 1885

"Spotprent over twee kwakzalvers in de politiek" is a satirical print by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1885. It depicts two men, one wearing a large hat and the other holding an umbrella, engaging in a conversation, possibly about the state of Dutch politics. The humor comes from the exaggerated costumes and their dialogue, which alludes to the play "The Imaginary Invalid" by Molière. The work, measuring 275 mm in height and 215 mm in width, serves as a social commentary on the influence of charlatans in politics, a theme that continues to resonate in today's political landscape.