Spotprent op Heemskerk als een keukenmeid, 1885 1885

This 1885 caricature by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans depicts a humorous scene of a woman in a kitchen, likely referencing a popular Dutch character "Aaltje de Zunnige Keukenmeid". The woman, dressed as a maid, is reading a cookbook while stirring a pot, seemingly oblivious to the two dogs playfully chasing each other. The image showcases Crans' signature style, using exaggeration and sharp lines to capture the comedic essence of daily life. This "Spotprent" (Dutch for caricature) is a delightful example of 19th-century Dutch humor.