Spotprent met de Amsterdamse stedenmaagd en de Nederlandse Maagd, 1883 1883

This satirical cartoon, created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1883, depicts a humorous scene between the personified cities of Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The Amsterdam "city maiden" wears a crown and holds a bag with the city's coat of arms, while the "Dutch Maiden" stands proudly with a scepter. The caption, "Amsterdam: 'Vrouwe, vergeet het hun, zij wisten niet wat zij deden ...", suggests the Dutch maiden is admonishing the Amsterdam maiden, implying a commentary on a current event in the Netherlands. This piece offers a glimpse into the political satire of the late 19th century, capturing a moment in Dutch history through the lens of light-hearted humor.