Spotprent op Minister van Oorlog Van Mulken, 1870 1870

"Spotprent op Minister van Oorlog Van Mulken, 1870" is a satirical caricature created by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans in 1870. This pen and ink drawing depicts a scene of a man in a military uniform, likely the Minister of War, talking to a woman. The humor of the piece lies in the exaggerated features of the subjects, like the man's large belly, and the witty caption, adding a layer of social commentary to the work. This satirical art form, common in the 19th century, offered a critical perspective on political and social figures.