Allegorie op de ontdekking van de samenzwering tegen Maurits, 1623 1623

This 17th century broadside print by an anonymous artist, titled "Allegorie op de ontdekking van de samenzwering tegen Maurits", celebrates the discovery of a plot against Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange. The central image depicts an angel holding a crown, symbolizing divine intervention and protection. The text surrounding the image contains a poem praising Maurice and condemning the conspirators. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful visual and textual testament to the political climate of the Dutch Republic.