Maurits bij het lichaam van Willem van Oranje 1856 - 1918

"Maurits bij het lichaam van Willem van Oranje" is a black and white lithograph created between 1856 and 1918 by Dutch artist Adolf Carel Nunnink. The work depicts a historical scene, the moment when the young Prince Maurits stands next to the deathbed of his father, William the Silent, in 1584. The artist captures the somber mood of the event, with the mourners gathered around the bed, their expressions of grief etched in their faces. This lithograph is housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing a crucial event in Dutch history, and is a powerful example of Nunnink's skill in capturing the emotional weight of historical moments.