Spotprent op de oppositiepartijen, 1863 1863

"Spotprent op de oppositiepartijen, 1863" is a satirical cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1863. The drawing, measuring 275 mm x 215 mm, depicts a group of men struggling with a large rock labeled "Openbare School" (Public School). The men are caricatured and appear to be in a state of disarray, suggesting the artist's critique of the Dutch opposition parties at the time. The inscription "Franche Pantser Plaat" (French Armored Plate) suggests a connection to political issues surrounding the French in 1863. This political cartoon provides a window into the social and political climate of 19th-century Netherlands.