Collage met de moord op Willem van Oranje vervaardigd uit verschillende prenten 1650 - 1700

Frans Hogenberg created this collage depicting the assassination of William of Orange from various prints during a time of intense political and religious upheaval in the Netherlands. The print presents a multi-perspectival view of the assassination within the Prince's home, and is emblematic of the religious and political tensions of the 16th century, a period marked by the struggle for Dutch independence from Spanish rule, and profound religious conflict. Hogenberg uses the collage to weave together different moments of the assassination, creating a multi-layered narrative. The print is not just a depiction of a historical event, but a commentary on power, betrayal, and resistance. The image is filled with people who are going about their day, and the horror of the murder is portrayed as an interruption of normality. It serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of political violence, and the way in which such events are felt on a deeply personal level.