Moord op de prins van Oranje, 1584 before 1752

"Moord op de prins van Oranje, 1584" is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, created before 1752. The artwork depicts the assassination of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, in 1584, a pivotal event in Dutch history. The dramatic composition, captured in a single moment, emphasizes the chaos and violence of the event, showing figures fleeing in fear and the smoke billowing from the gunshot that ended William's life. This historical engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a powerful visual testament to a crucial moment in Dutch history.