Spotprent op het ingevroren Nederland, 1871 1871

"Spotprent op het ingevroren Nederland, 1871" is a satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1871. The black and white drawing depicts a large, seated figure representing "Frozen Netherlands," surrounded by smaller figures representing various aspects of Dutch society. The cartoon likely satirizes the political and social climate of the time, using humor to critique Dutch stagnation and isolation. The use of caricature and symbolic imagery, alongside the title, points to a critical and humorous commentary on the nation's state of affairs.