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

"Verminking van de lichamen van de gebroeders de Witt, 1672" (1672) is an anonymous etching that depicts the brutal execution of the Dutch brothers Cornelis and Jan de Witt. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, vividly portrays the brothers hanging from a gibbet while a crowd gathers below. The scene underscores the political turmoil of the time, highlighting the tragic fate of the De Witts, who were prominent figures during the First Stadtholderless Period in the Netherlands. This politically charged artwork offers a glimpse into the brutal realities of 17th-century Dutch history.