Terechtstelling van Maria Antoinetta van Oostenrijk, voormaals Koningin van Frankrijk, op den 16den van Wijnmaand 1793 1799

This engraving by Reinier Vinkeles depicts the execution of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, on October 16th, 1793. The scene is set in the Place de la Révolution, now known as Place de la Concorde, in Paris. The central figure is the guillotine, and surrounding it are the guards and spectators. The work is a powerful reminder of the French Revolution and the violent consequences of political upheaval. This artwork is a historical document that reveals the turbulent times in France during the late 18th century. "Terechtstelling van Maria Antoinetta van Oostenrijk, voormaals Koningin van Frankrijk, op den 16den van Wijnmaand 1793" is the title of this etching.