Prinses van Oranje gevangen te Goejanverwellesluis, 1787 1787

This 1787 etching, titled "Prinses van Oranje gevangen te Goejanverwellesluis, 1787," depicts a dramatic moment in Dutch history, the capture of Princess Wilhelmina of Orange. Created by an anonymous artist, the artwork shows a group of figures surrounding the princess, who is seated in a chair. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant historical document and a powerful illustration of the events that led to the downfall of the House of Orange. The artwork provides insight into the political climate of the Netherlands in the late 18th century.