Oldenbarnevelt en zijn knecht Jan Francken in de gevangenis de nacht vóór zijn executie, 1619 1860

"Oldenbarnevelt en zijn knecht Jan Francken in de gevangenis de nacht vóór zijn executie" (Oldenbarnevelt and his servant Jan Francken in prison the night before his execution) is a historical print created by Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben in 1860. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a poignant scene of Dutch statesman Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in prison, facing his imminent execution. The print captures the somber atmosphere of the prison cell, with Oldenbarnevelt seated, reflecting on his fate, while his servant stands beside him. The scene is rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting the dramatic tension of the moment and the historical significance of this pivotal event in Dutch history.