Cornelis de Witt wordt gevangengenomen, 1672 1672

This 1672 anonymous etching, titled “Cornelis de Witt wordt gevangengenomen, 1672,” depicts the arrest of Cornelis de Witt, the Grand Pensionary of Holland, in 1672. This image, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a visual representation of a significant historical moment, capturing the tension and turmoil surrounding de Witt's capture. The scene portrays a bustling crowd surrounding de Witt, highlighting the political drama of the time and serving as a powerful reminder of the turbulent events of 1672.