Aanslag op de predikant J.H. François in de Waalse Kerk / Onrust bij de Waalse Kerk na de aanslag, 1755 1755 - 1756

"Aanslag op de predikant J.H. François in de Waalse Kerk / Onrust bij de Waalse Kerk na de aanslag" is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, created between 1755-1756. It depicts a scene of unrest in a church, where a preacher was attacked, as well as a crowd outside of the church in the aftermath of the attack. This two-panel engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures the chaos and panic that followed the incident in vivid detail. The image captures the sense of anxiety and chaos surrounding this historical event in the Netherlands. The engraving's small size (165mm x 107mm) adds to its intimate portrayal of the scene, highlighting the personal nature of the event and its impact on the community.