Spotprent met het grafsteen van het ministerie Heemskerk-Van Zuylen, 1868 1867

"Spotprent met het grafsteen van het ministerie Heemskerk-Van Zuylen" is a satirical lithograph by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans, created in 1867. The artwork depicts a tombstone with the inscription "Rest in peace with peace" and two figures standing in front of it. The inscription is a sarcastic commentary on the resignation of the Heemskerk-Van Zuylen ministry in 1867. This drawing is a satirical critique of Dutch politics, using humor to express discontent with the political climate. The image uses caricature and symbolism to convey its message, and it is a good example of political satire in 19th-century art. The artwork was originally published in the Dutch periodical "De Amsterdammer" on November 29, 1868. This artwork is a powerful example of the use of art to comment on current events, and it continues to be relevant today as a reflection of the enduring power of political satire.