Spotprent op minister Heemskerk, 1868 1867

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans's satirical caricature, *Spotprent op minister Heemskerk, 1868,* from 1867 depicts a political figure, likely the minister Heemskerk, bound with a gag and blindfolded by a series of satirical labels. The labels, referring to his supposed "blusses" (or blunders), "afstemming" (or vote) and other topics, highlight the artist's critical perspective on the subject. This satirical print exemplifies the use of caricature as a tool for social and political commentary during the 19th century.