Kelkglas met Cromwell bij de geopende doodskist van koning Karel I c. 1850

This 19th-century, anonymous engraved glass depicts a scene from the English Civil War, specifically, Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England, standing over the open coffin of Charles I. The image was likely intended to be used as a drinking glass, and reflects the political turmoil and social anxieties of the time. The artwork, often referred to as "Kelkglas met Cromwell bij de geopende doodskist van koning Karel I," is a fascinating historical artifact and a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and reflect important moments in history.