Herdruk van de satire op de aansporing tot deelneming in de (zogenaamde) vrijwillige 3% geldlening van 1844 (blad 5) 1844

"Herdruk van de satire op de aansporing tot deelneming in de (zogenaamde) vrijwillige 3% geldlening van 1844 (blad 5)" is a satirical illustration created by Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate in 1844. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, critiques the 3% loan imposed by the Dutch government in 1844. The pen and ink drawing depicts a series of scenes, each illustrating a different aspect of the loan process. The artist's use of humor and exaggeration effectively highlights the financial burden the loan placed on the people of the Netherlands. The illustration served as a powerful tool of political commentary, giving voice to those who felt oppressed by the government's financial policies.