Commissie voor de armen vreet zich vol, 1848 1848

"Commissie voor de armen vreet zich vol" (Commission for the Poor Stuff Themselves Full) is a satirical lithograph by Carel Christiaan Antony Last, created in 1848. It depicts a group of wealthy individuals feasting lavishly while a poor child stands by. This work, held in the Rijksmuseum, critiques the hypocrisy of the wealthy, highlighting the disparity between their extravagance and the plight of the impoverished. The artist's choice of caricature and social commentary exemplifies the social realism of the period. Last's sharp critique of the wealthy, using a poignant image of gluttony, is a compelling representation of the societal struggles of the time.