Twee verzen op de dood van Johan en Cornelis de Witt, 1672 1672

"Twee verzen op de dood van Johan en Cornelis de Witt" (1672) by Willem Tichelaer (1642-1714) is a broadside commemorating the assassination of Johan and Cornelis de Witt, two prominent Dutch statesmen. The broadside is an example of the genre of broadsides, often used for announcements and political commentary. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum and contains a text in Dutch lamenting the de Witt brothers' deaths, emphasizing their contributions to the Dutch state. The large font size and bold text emphasize the importance of the message to the public, using language that reflects the political climate and tensions of 17th century Holland.