Prins Willem I, na de mislukte moordaanslag door Jean Jauregui in 1582, verpleegd door Charlotte de Bourbon 1840 - 1899

This anonymous 19th-century drawing, “Prins Willem I, na de mislukte moordaanslag door Jean Jauregui in 1582, verpleegd door Charlotte de Bourbon”, depicts a scene from the life of William the Silent. The artwork portrays the Prince recovering in bed from an assassination attempt by Jean Jauregui, tended to by Charlotte de Bourbon. It is a historical scene set in the 16th century, capturing a moment of tension and vulnerability in the life of a powerful figure. The drawing uses simple lines and shading to create a realistic portrayal of the event, with the characters and setting clearly defined. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the past and the events that shaped the history of the Netherlands.