Spotprent op het op straat zetten van de gipsen beelden in het Oudheidkundig Museum te Leiden, 1864 1864

This satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, titled "Spotprent op het op straat zetten van de gipsen beelden in het Oudheidkundig Museum te Leiden", depicts the 1864 relocation of plaster casts from Leiden's archeological museum onto the street. The drawing mocks the museum's poor conditions, using exaggerated figures and visual humor to emphasize the absurdity of the situation. The cartoon critiques the museum's lack of space and resources, highlighting the plight of both art and those responsible for its preservation. This drawing provides a glimpse into the historical context of 19th-century museum practices and the humorous critiques of the time.