Spotprent op baron van Zuylen, 1862 1862

"Spotprent op baron van Zuylen, 1862" is a satirical illustration by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1862. The drawing depicts a steeplechase, a type of horse racing, with a humorous commentary. The caption, written in Dutch, refers to the dangers of riding a horse that is too young and inexperienced. The style of the artwork is a combination of realism and caricature, as seen in the exaggerated features of the riders and horses. Crans, a prominent Dutch illustrator, used his talent for social commentary to capture the absurdity of the sporting world. This small, yet detailed, illustration is a great example of Crans's ability to capture the humor and the drama of everyday life.