Spotprent over wijzigingen in de grondwet in 1888 1888

"Spotprent over wijzigingen in de grondwet in 1888" is a satirical cartoon by Jan Holswilder, created in 1888. The black and white drawing depicts a man riding a lion in a circus ring. The caption reads "A dangerous ride," which is a commentary on the political changes in the Dutch constitution of 1888, represented by the wild lion. Holswilder used the imagery of a dangerous animal and an unstable rider to criticize the political climate at the time. The cartoon is a powerful example of the use of satire in political discourse and the social commentary within the art form.