Verminking van de lichamen van de gebroeders de Witt, 1672 1728

"Verminking van de lichamen van de gebroeders de Witt, 1672" is an etching by Bernard Picart, depicting the brutal murder of the brothers Cornelis and Johan de Witt, Dutch statesmen and advocates for peace with France, by a mob in 1672. The artwork, created in 1728, showcases the gruesome scene with graphic detail, capturing the frenzied atmosphere of the event. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, serves as a powerful reminder of the volatile political climate of the time and the tragic consequences of political upheaval.