Lambertus Hortensius gespaard door toedoen van Balmadio, 1572 1822 - 1845

This anonymous print, "Lambertus Hortensius gespaard door toedoen van Balmadio," is a depiction of a dramatic historical moment. Dated 1822–1845, it portrays the rescue of Lambertus Hortensius, a priest in Naarden, from his former pupil, Balmadio. The scene, rendered in black and white, is filled with action, as figures clash and fight in an interior setting, likely Hortensius's home. The print, held in the Rijksmuseum, measures a modest 112 mm in height and 175 mm in width. The image is a powerful testament to a historical event, capturing the tension and drama of a moment where life hangs in the balance.