Spotprent op gouverneur-generaal Mijer,1866 1866

This satirical spotprent (Dutch for "spot print") by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans depicts Governor-General Mijer in 1866. Mijer is seated in a rocking chair in a gazebo, while a flag emblazoned with the word "DUURZORG" (Dutch for "sustainability") flies above him. The scene is set in a tropical landscape, with a volcano erupting in the distance. The drawing mocks Mijer's perceived indifference to the plight of the Dutch East Indies and his focus on personal gain, while the landscape symbolizes the challenges faced by the colony.