Strenge behandeling van Duitsland 1918 - 1935

This drawing, *Strenge behandeling van Duitsland* by Patricq Kroon, looks like it was quickly executed with ink on paper. The marks are pretty economical, right? As if Kroon knew just what he wanted to say and got right to it. I love how the drawing captures a moment, almost like a snapshot. The figure’s pose, the way he holds those papers, it’s all so expressive. You can almost hear him shouting. The lines are bold and confident, but there’s also a looseness to them, especially in the crowd behind. Look at how the artist uses line to create depth and texture. The cross-hatching on the figure’s coat gives it a sense of weight, while the quick, scribbled lines in the background suggest a bustling crowd. It reminds me a little of George Grosz, that same directness, that willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. Ultimately, art holds a mirror up to society, inviting us to reflect on the world around us and our place within it.