Moord op de gebroeders de Witt 1672

This silver medal, "Moord op de gebroeders de Witt" (Murder of the de Witt Brothers), was created anonymously in 1672. It depicts the gruesome assassination of the Dutch brothers, Cornelis and Johan de Witt, who were prominent figures in the Dutch Republic. One side of the medal shows their portraits, while the other side features the brothers' bodies being hung from a tree with their hands tied behind their backs, signifying their brutal demise. This medal stands as a historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the political turmoil and violence of that era.