Oliver Cromwell ontbindt het parlement 1789

"Oliver Cromwell ontbindt het parlement" (Oliver Cromwell Dissolves Parliament), an engraving by John Hall (1738-1800), depicts the dramatic moment when Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, dissolved the Rump Parliament in 1653. The scene is set in a grand hall with a table in the center. Cromwell stands with his hand raised, addressing the assembled members of Parliament. The image highlights the power and authority of Cromwell, as he is surrounded by soldiers with muskets and other weaponry. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of historical printmaking and offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in English history.