Spotprent op de bezwaren tegen vaccinatie, 1872 1872

Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans's "Spotprent op de bezwaren tegen vaccinatie" is a satirical print from 1872, depicting the controversy surrounding vaccinations. The print shows a group of people, some wearing hats, participating in a debate with a sign reading "Anti Vaccine Petition." The artist, known for his political cartoons, uses caricature and humor to expose the absurdity of the opposition to vaccinations. Crans highlights the fear and misinformation associated with the practice, effectively capturing the social and medical anxieties of the time.