Spotprent nav de opstand in Spanje, 1868 1867

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans's 1867 "Spotprent nav de opstand in Spanje, 1868" is a political cartoon depicting two soldiers, one Dutch and one Spanish. The Dutch soldier holds a flag inscribed with the word "LIBERATED", while the Spanish soldier is armed with a rifle. The inscription at the bottom of the cartoon suggests a critique of Spain's recent uprising against Spanish rule, referencing the 300 years that have passed since the Dutch revolted. The artwork exemplifies the use of political satire in print media, a popular style in the 19th century.