Spotprent met minister Heemskerk achter de schermen, 1885 1885

This 1885 caricature, "Spotprent met minister Heemskerk achter de schermen," by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, depicts a humorous scene of a man in a suit, likely Minister Heemskerk, in conversation with another man. It is a satirical political cartoon in the style of "Achter de Schermen," a Dutch publication known for its witty and often critical observations on political life. The small size and black-and-white pen-and-ink style are characteristic of the era's popular print media. The cartoon provides a glimpse into Dutch politics and humor in the 19th century.