Spotprent op de kieswet van Johannes Tak van Poortvliet before 1898

This satirical cartoon, "Spotprent op de kieswet van Johannes Tak van Poortvliet" by Theo van Hoytema, dates back to before 1898 and uses animals as a metaphor for political parties in the Netherlands. The artwork is a satirical commentary on the electoral system of the time, depicting various political figures as dogs with labels referencing political groups like “Kies” and "BOOL." The cartoon is a great example of Dutch political satire from the late 19th century, providing insight into the heated social debates of the era. The drawing's use of animal imagery and text labels offers a humorous and accessible way to understand the complexities of Dutch politics in the late 19th century.