De aanval door de menigte op Johan en Cornelis de Witt, 1672 1672 - 1799

This anonymous 17th-century drawing, titled "De aanval door de menigte op Johan en Cornelis de Witt, 1672," depicts the brutal murder of Johan and Cornelis de Witt, brothers who were prominent figures in Dutch politics during the Dutch Golden Age. The intricate pen-and-ink drawing portrays the chaos of the scene, with a frenzied crowd attacking the two brothers, highlighting the political turmoil and violence of the time. The drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a stark reminder of the tragic events and the power of public opinion in 17th-century Dutch society.