Bekendmaking van een mislukte moordaanslag op koning Willem III, 1696 Possibly 1696

This etching, “Bekendmaking van een mislukte moordaanslag op koning Willem III, 1696” (1696), by Daniel de Lafeuille (1640-1709) depicts the failed attempt to assassinate Dutch King William III. The image features a large number of ships and a panoramic view of a city wall. The artwork, located at the Rijksmuseum, displays a detailed view of the historical event. The combination of text and visuals provide context and inform the viewer about the incident. The artwork offers a valuable historical insight into the turbulent political climate of the 17th century.