Spotprent over de verbondenheid van Nederland en België, 1883 1883

This satirical print by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, "Spotprent over de verbondenheid van Nederland en België" (1883), depicts two lions, each representing the Netherlands and Belgium, shaking paws. The image is a commentary on the union between the two countries, emphasizing the strength found in unity. The inscription in French and Dutch, "L'union fait la force" and "Eendracht maakt macht," translates to "Unity makes strength." This artwork is an example of political caricature and serves as a historical document illustrating the political climate of the time.