Willem Tell springt op rots en ontsnapt uit gevangenschap 1776 - 1847

This etching, titled "Willem Tell springt op rots en ontsnapt uit gevangenschap," depicts a scene from the legend of William Tell. Created by Johannes Christiaan Bendorp between 1776 and 1847, the print shows Tell leaping from a boat onto a rocky shore as he escapes captivity. The scene is dramatically rendered, capturing the moment of Tell's daring escape and the tumultuous sea surrounding him. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the popular storytelling of the 19th century and the enduring appeal of the William Tell legend.