Jacobus II werpt de voorstellen voor een vrij parlement in het vuur en vlucht, 1688 1689

This etching, titled "Jacobus II werpt de voorstellen voor een vrij parlement in het vuur en vlucht, 1688," by Pieter Pickaert, depicts a scene of political turmoil. The image shows King James II of England, portrayed as a figure in the right corner, throwing papers into a fireplace, while figures in the foreground seem to flee the scene. The etching, created in 1689, captures the dramatic moment of James II's abdication, a pivotal event in English history that led to the Glorious Revolution. Pickaert's detailed style and use of light and shadow create a powerful sense of tension and drama, further amplifying the significance of the event. The etching serves as a visual commentary on the political climate of the time, highlighting the conflict between the monarch and Parliament, and the subsequent shift in power dynamics.