Cornelis de Witt wordt gevangengenomen, 1672 1672

Gaspar Bouttats created this print titled "Cornelis de Witt wordt gevangengenomen, 1672." Notice how the composition is arranged with a complex interplay of figures and architectural elements. Bouttats employs line work to define forms and textures, creating a sense of depth within the limited space. The scene teems with figures, each rendered with careful attention to detail. The use of hatching and cross-hatching adds tonal variation, enhancing the overall sense of drama. This intricate engraving captures a charged historical moment through its detailed representation of space and form. The artist uses the semiotic power of architectural and figurative representation to comment on themes of justice, power, and political upheaval during a tumultuous period in Dutch history. It invites us to question how representation shapes historical narratives.