Graaf Adolf van Nieuwenaar bedreigd te Nijmegen, 1585 1823

"Graaf Adolf van Nieuwenaar bedreigd te Nijmegen, 1585" is a historical etching by Jacob Ernst Marcus, depicting a dramatic scene from 16th-century Dutch history. The engraving, created in 1823, shows Count Adolf van Nieuwenaar surrounded by an angry mob in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The composition emphasizes the tension of the moment, capturing the count's vulnerability and the threat posed by the crowd. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the turbulent history of the Netherlands during a time marked by religious and political unrest.