Spotprent op de pogingen om de kroonprins tot koning van België te doen verkiezen, 1830 1830 - 1831

This anonymous satirical print from 1830-1831, titled *Spotprent op de pogingen om de kroonprins tot koning van België te doen verkiezen, 1830,* depicts two figures, likely representing the Belgian people. One figure appears to be rejecting the other's suggestion, possibly referencing the political climate of the time and the potential ascension of Prince of Orange, the son of William I, King of the Netherlands. The print highlights the heated debate surrounding Belgium's independence from the Netherlands. It is a prime example of political caricature, utilizing humor to expose social and political issues in a concise and engaging manner. The artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the complexities of Belgian history and offers a glimpse into the anxieties surrounding the nation's nascent independence.