Penning op de dood van de gebroeders De Witt, 1672 1672 - 1699

This anonymous 17th-century etching, titled "Penning op de dood van de gebroeders De Witt," is a visual representation of the assassination of the De Witt brothers, Cornelis and Johan, in 1672. The two medallions depict the brothers' portraits alongside allegorical imagery. The left side portrays Cornelis and Johan in profile, with Latin inscriptions describing them as "He with arms" and "He with the toga." The right side features a dramatic scene with a woman, symbolizing the Dutch Republic, being attacked by a monster representing the violence of the mob. The inscription alludes to the De Witt brothers' death at the hands of a raging crowd. This piece is a significant historical artifact, capturing the tragic event and the tumultuous political climate of the time.