Spotprent 1878

"Spotprent" (1878) by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans is a satirical cartoon depicting a seated figure of Moses on a pedestal with a smaller figure of a man standing below, looking up at him with arms crossed. The cartoon is a caricature, playing on the perceived religious tension between Christians and Jews. The title, "Een Christen Tegen De Joden," or "A Christian Against the Jews," further highlights the satirical nature of the work, making a statement about the social and religious landscape of the time. This small, yet powerful print, was likely intended for a wider audience, sparking conversation and critique.