De moord op de gebroeders De Witt, 1672 1672

This engraving by Gaspar Bouttats, dated 1672, depicts Cornelis de Witt, a prominent figure in Dutch history. The portrait is framed in a circular design, with a scene of a naval battle in the background. Cornelis de Witt was a Dutch politician and statesman, known for his role in the First Anglo-Dutch War and his support for a republican government. He was executed in 1672, along with his brother, Johan de Witt. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to the political turmoil of the Dutch Golden Age.