Aanslag op het rijtuig van de gedeputeerden van Dordrecht, 1786 1786

"Aanslag op het rijtuig van de gedeputeerden van Dordrecht, 1786" is a 1786 etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles depicting a historical event. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a scene of chaos and tension. A carriage carrying dignitaries is surrounded by a crowd, suggesting an attack or an attempt to arrest the occupants. The intricate detail and the realistic representation of the scene highlight Vinkeles' mastery of the etching technique. This piece offers a glimpse into the turbulent political climate of 18th-century Dutch society.