Spotprent op het spoedig afhandelen van de begrotingen in de Eerste Kamer, 1874 1874

"Spotprent op het spoedig afhandelen van de begrotingen in de Eerste Kamer" (1874) by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans is a satirical cartoon depicting the Dutch government's budget process. The image shows four men, each representing a different department (Marine, Colonies, Justice, and Finance), struggling to lift a large, circular plate inscribed with their respective department's name. A fifth man, representing "War", is attempting to move a large horse, alluding to the government's inability to keep up with the constant demands of managing the budget. The image was likely intended to be humorous and critical, highlighting the inefficiencies of the Dutch government at the time. This is a key example of Dutch political caricature from the late 19th century.