Het lijk van Karel de Stoute, gevonden in een moeras, vastgevroren in het ijs, 1477 1789

"Het lijk van Karel den Stout, gevonden in een moeras, vastgevroren in het ijs" (The Body of Charles the Bold, Found in a Swamp, Frozen in the Ice) is an etching created by Reinier Vinkeles in 1789. The print depicts the discovery of the body of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, who died in 1477. The scene portrays the moment when the duke’s body was found frozen in a swamp, and the figures around him represent the discovery and reaction to this event. The etching highlights the starkness of death and serves as a reminder of the fate of a powerful ruler. It is a historical piece that reflects the artistic sensibilities of the late 18th century, when there was a renewed interest in historical events and figures. The piece can be found in the Rijksmuseum.