La mort du / Duc de Berry. / Assassiné à Paris le 13 Février 1820 / Dood van den / Hertog van de Berry. / Vermoord te Parijs den 13 Februari 1820 1800 - 1833

This 1800-1833 print, *La mort du Duc de Berry. Assassiné à Paris le 13 Février 1820* by Philippus Jacobus Brepols, depicts the assassination of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry. The work is a graphic illustration of the historical event, capturing the moment of the attack and its aftermath. It features a series of scenes with text in both French and Dutch, narrating the events that led to the Duke’s death. This poignant work showcases the dramatic storytelling of the printmaking genre, popular for its ability to quickly disseminate important news and historical events.