Blad met twaalf rarekiekplaatjes, 1855-1865 1864 - 1865

This satirical drawing, created between 1864 and 1865 by an anonymous artist, depicts a woman dressed in a toga-like garment and carrying a hat on a stick, knocking on the door of a “glass factory” labeled “Jeekel & Co.” The drawing is one of twelve in a series titled “Blad met twaalf rarekiekplaatjes” (Sheet with twelve funny pictures), and is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. The artwork's inscription, “Ned. Maagd verlang na eens een stel, helder, klar on chroekbaar” (Dutch Maiden longs for a set, clear, bright, and unbreakable), suggests a commentary on the Dutch government’s perceived transparency and honesty. This piece, though anonymous, provides an interesting glimpse into the social commentary and visual humor of 19th-century Dutch culture.