This is Emanuel Leutze’s iconic 1851 painting, “Washington Crossing the Delaware.”

 

Political artist Jon McNaughton, inspired by Leutze’s painting, created his own version of Leutze’s work and titled it “Crossing the Swamp” (below).  McNaughton says he wants President Trump to be remembered for restoring America’s greatness.  In McNaughton’s painting, the water in front of the Capitol is filled with alligators, and President Trump is lighting the way to safety for his soldiers.

 

 

Following the release of McNaughton’s painting, social media reacted with mocking parodies, including different people in the boats.

 

 

Long live the First Amendment.