Spotprent over het aannemen van de grondwetsherziening, 1887 1887

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans' 1887 satirical cartoon "Spotprent over het aannemen van de grondwetsherziening, 1887" depicts a caricature of Dutch politician Johan Rudolph Thorbecke, holding a sign reading "Constitution 1887" while standing on top of a monument. The cartoon is a commentary on the adoption of the new Dutch constitution, which Thorbecke was instrumental in. The humorous image uses symbolism and exaggeration to criticize Thorbecke's perceived arrogance and to suggest the new constitution was being imposed on the people rather than reflecting their will. The artwork is an example of political satire, a genre that often uses humor to criticize powerful individuals and institutions.