Transcriptie van de onderschriften bij de spotprent op Johan van Oldenbarnevelt en zijn medestanders, 1619 1875 - 1899

This is a transcription of the captions from a caricature about Johan van Oldenbarnevelt and his followers, made anonymously in 1619. It’s a work that sheds light on the political and religious tensions within the Dutch Republic at the time. The text provides commentary on the events surrounding the arrest and trial of Oldenbarnevelt, a key figure in Dutch politics. By transcribing the captions, the artist amplifies the political message of the original caricature for a wider audience. The Dutch Republic was riven by conflict between the Remonstrants and Counter-Remonstrants, and this work clearly sides against Oldenbarnevelt and his Remonstrant allies. The transcription serves as a historical document, reflecting the partisan sentiments and power struggles of the period. The Rijksmuseum and other archives hold such works. These resources allow historians to reconstruct the complex social, religious and political landscape of the Dutch Golden Age. The meaning of this transcription is contingent on understanding the context of its creation and reception.