Spotprent met minister Heemskerk als koetsier, 1886 1886

"Spotprent met minister Heemskerk als koetsier" is a satirical cartoon created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1886. The black and white drawing depicts Minister Heemskerk as a coachman, driving a carriage. The cartoon's humor lies in the exaggerated portrayal of the minister, likely criticizing his political actions. The Dutch inscription, "Vooruït maar! Het zal wel weer lukken," (Forward but! It will work again) adds to the satirical nature of the piece, implying the minister's actions will ultimately fail. This cartoon exemplifies the use of caricature in political commentary, a common artistic practice in the 19th century.