Moord op Hendrik III, 1589 1589 - 1591

This engraving by Frans Hogenberg, titled "Moord op Hendrik III, 1589," depicts the assassination of King Henry III of France in 1589. The artwork portrays the scene in three separate panels. The top panel illustrates Henry III being stabbed by Jacques Clement, a Dominican friar. The middle panel shows the king's deathbed scene with attendants and mourners. The bottom panel shows the king's body being transported in a chariot. This detailed illustration is a significant historical document that offers insight into the events surrounding the death of Henry III, a key figure in the French Wars of Religion. The engraving's style is typical of the 16th century, characterized by its detailed linework and realistic depiction of figures and scenes.