Spotprent op het oude ministerie, 1868 1867

"Spotprent op het oude ministerie, 1868" is a satirical drawing by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans from 1867. The drawing depicts a scene from a fairground, featuring a carousel with people riding it, and people looking on. The title and caption of the drawing suggest a critique of the government, using the image of the carousel as a metaphor for a corrupt and self-serving political system. Crans's work is known for its sharp wit and social commentary.