Vlucht van koningin Maria van Modena uit Whitehall, 1688 1689

This etching, created by Pieter Pickaert in 1689, depicts the dramatic escape of Queen Mary of Modena from Whitehall Palace in London. The scene unfolds with a focus on the royal barge, populated with figures including the queen herself, as it departs the palace grounds. The artwork captures the chaos and urgency of the event, showcasing the queen’s desperate flight from the city in the wake of the Glorious Revolution. The use of intricate detail in this etching effectively highlights the political and social upheaval of this pivotal historical moment, highlighting the artist's ability to represent contemporary events with historical accuracy.