Gevangenneming van Johan de Witt, 1672 1672

"Gevangenneming van Johan de Witt, 1672" (Capture of Johan de Witt, 1672) is an anonymous etching depicting the violent capture of Johan de Witt, a Dutch statesman, during the Dutch Republic's Rampjaar (Year of Disaster) in 1672. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the chaotic scene of de Witt's arrest, highlighting the tension and turmoil of the era. This work offers a glimpse into the political unrest of 17th-century Dutch history, showcasing the public's anger towards de Witt and the tumultuous events surrounding his arrest.