Spotprent op het bestuur van de Koninklijke Akademie van Wetenschappen, 1860 1860

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans's "Spotprent op het bestuur van de Koninklijke Akademie van Wetenschappen, 1860" (1860) is a satirical illustration depicting a meeting of the Royal Academy of Sciences. The artwork features a group of men seated around a table, with a smaller figure standing before them. This satirical cartoon is a humorous commentary on the Academy, perhaps using caricature to highlight perceived flaws or power dynamics within the institution. Crans's use of line and hatching is typical of the 19th-century illustrative style, creating a sense of dynamism and humor. This print reflects both the social commentary and artistic trends of its time.