Spotprent op kamerlid Wintgens, 1873 1873

"Spotprent op kamerlid Wintgens, 1873" is a satirical cartoon created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1873. The cartoon, which measures 275 mm by 215 mm, depicts a man, presumably a member of parliament named Wintgens, battling a multi-headed hydra. This alludes to the mythological figure Hercules and his fight against the Lernaean Hydra, symbolizing the challenges and opposition Wintgens likely faced in his political career. The use of caricature and exaggerated features adds to the humor and critique of the subject. This drawing is a prime example of political cartoons in 19th century Netherlands, often used to criticize political figures and events.