Pers niet toegelaten tot het Vredespaleis 1913 - 1935

"Pers niet toegelaten tot het Vredespaleis" (Press Not Admitted to the Peace Palace) is a satirical cartoon by Dutch artist Patricq Kroon, created between 1913 and 1935. It depicts a guard, wielding an axe, preventing a journalist from entering the Peace Palace, a building symbolizing international diplomacy. Kroon's caricature highlights the tension between press freedom and diplomatic secrecy, a recurring theme in his work. The detailed ink drawing is characterized by bold lines and exaggerated features, typical of the artist's style. This artwork provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political anxieties of the early 20th century, serving as a visual commentary on the role of the press in shaping public discourse.