Spotprent op het contract voor de Rhijnspoorweg verbinding met Arnhem, 1845 1845

This 1845 lithograph, "Spotprent op het contract voor de Rhijnspoorweg verbinding met Arnhem," is an anonymous work held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. It depicts humorous scenes related to the opening of the Arnhem railway line, which is depicted as a monumental achievement. The drawing satirizes the enthusiasm and pomp surrounding the event, possibly mocking the involvement of various political figures. It is a visual commentary on the social and cultural impact of the burgeoning railway system in 19th century Netherlands.