Spotprent op ministeriële traagheid, 1862 1862

*Spotprent op ministeriële traagheid* (1862) by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans is a satirical cartoon depicting the slow process of government bureaucracy. The four panels showcase the stages of a bill's journey through government. The artist uses visual humor to highlight the inefficiency and delays that plague the process, from the government's initial consideration to the final stage of passing it through the Council of State. The artwork is a testament to the enduring critique of government processes, even in the 19th century.