Colijn en de Tariefwet 1924

This drawing, *Colijn en de Tariefwet*, was made by Patricq Kroon in the early 20th century using pen and ink on paper. These are fairly quotidian materials, elevated by Kroon's skill. The lines vary in thickness and density, creating a sense of depth, texture, and movement. The image depicts a group of men gathered around a table, poised to consume the unfortunate Colijn, served in a Tariff bowl. The pen and ink medium allows for detailed and precise rendering. Each stroke contributes to the overall composition, building up the forms and adding tonal variation through hatching and cross-hatching. The spontaneity of the drawing style gives the image a sense of immediacy, as if captured in a fleeting moment. This approach to making art democratizes creativity, suggesting that powerful statements can be made with accessible materials. The artwork is a potent commentary on labor, power, and the ways in which political figures are consumed by the policies they enact. It reminds us that even the simplest materials can be used to create profound and lasting statements.