De Notenkraker, 12 mei 1907 / De "Vredes"-conferentie Possibly 1907

"De Vredes"-conferentie, a 1907 satirical cartoon by Albert (I) Hahn, depicts a powerful figure, seemingly a political leader, holding a miniature "peace conference" in his hand. His smug expression and the caption, "Talking you may, but don't forget, I can close my hand whenever I want," suggest a cynical view of peace negotiations. This political cartoon, published in the Dutch satirical magazine *De Notenkraker*, is a prime example of the use of humor to critique political events and power dynamics, a common theme in satirical art.