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Cartoon on the voluntary sacrifice for the Fatherland, 1774-1833. Creator: Jacob Smies
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Cartoon on the voluntary sacrifice for the Fatherland, 1774-1833. Creator: Jacob Smies
Cartoon on the voluntary sacrifice for the Fatherland, 1774-1833. A sleeping man by an offering box covered with a large spider web. a minister with an orange cockade flees. On the box is written Vrywillig Offer voo[r het] Vaderl[and] (Voluntary Sacrifice for [the] Fatherl[and]). Two skeletons look on
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This 19th century cartoon by Dutch artist Jacob Smies, titled "Voluntary Sacrifice for the Fatherland," offers a satirical commentary on the concept of patriotism and sacrifice during a time of political unrest in the Netherlands. The image features a sleeping man, dressed in a naval uniform, reclining next to an offering box covered in a large spider web. The box bears the inscription "Vrywillig Offer voo[r het] Vaderl[and]" (Voluntary Sacrifice for [the] Fatherland). Two skeletons, dressed in neoclassical attire, look on from the background, their expressions conveying amusement or disdain. The sleeping man represents the notion of a willing sacrifice for one's country, while the spider web symbolizes the entanglements and complexities of politics. The fleeing minister, wearing an orange cockade, a symbol of the Oranje Nassau dynasty, adds a layer of political commentary to the piece. The use of skeletons as onlookers further emphasizes the theme of death and sacrifice. The artwork is executed in watercolor, with intricate details and a rich color palette. The interior setting, with its furniture and ornate decor, adds to the sense of grandeur and importance of the subject matter. The overall effect is a thought-provoking and humorous commentary on the concept of voluntary sacrifice for one's country, and the complexities and challenges that come with it. This piece is a valuable addition to any collection of 19th century Dutch art, neoclassical art, or satirical and political cartoons.
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