Spotprent op minister Fransen van de Putte, 1863 1863

This satirical cartoon, created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1863, depicts a figure carrying two signs labeled "1e Kamer" and "2e Kamer", representing the two chambers of the Dutch parliament. The figure is struggling under the weight of the signs, suggesting the difficulties of governing and navigating the political landscape. This piece, titled "Spotprent op minister Fransen van de Putte", utilizes caricature and political commentary to express the artist's perspective on the Dutch political scene. It's an example of 19th-century Dutch political satire, reflecting the power of art to engage with social and political issues.