Spotprent met minister Heemskerk, 1875 1875

"Spotprent met minister Heemskerk," is a satirical political cartoon by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans from 1875. The caricature depicts Dutch politician, J. Heemskerk, as a puppet, being pulled by various political parties, a humorous take on political maneuvering in the Netherlands. The cartoon's visual style and subject matter reflect the conventions of 19th-century political satire, which often used caricature and allegory to comment on current events. This piece offers a glimpse into the Dutch political landscape and the satirical art of the time.