Spotprent met de ministers Rochussen en Van Hall, 1860 1860

This satirical cartoon, created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1860, depicts a scene of Dutch politicians in a humorous way. The artwork is a pen-and-ink drawing, depicting the ministers Rochussen and Van Hall shaking hands in front of a group of other ministers. The caption translates to "Acceptance of the Address of the Answer to the Speech from the Throne" and the title of the artwork suggests it was a commentary on political events in the Netherlands. This small-scale work offers a glimpse into the political satire of the time, highlighting the artistic style and social commentary of the Dutch artist Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans.