Spotprent over een aanstootgevende passage in het boek Klaasje Zevenster, 1866 1866

This 1866 pen and ink drawing by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans is a satirical illustration for the Dutch children's book “Klaasje Zevenster.” The drawing depicts a scene of a man reading aloud to two women, who seem to be reacting with discomfort or displeasure. The title, "Spotprent over een aanstootgevende passage in het boek Klaasje Zevenster," translates to “Caricature about an offensive passage in the book Klaasje Zevenster,” hinting at the satirical nature of the work. The humorous style of the artwork is emphasized by the exaggerated expressions of the characters and the detailed depiction of the domestic setting. This illustration is an excellent example of 19th-century Dutch caricature.