Jachtpartij van de edelen en de graaf en Moord op Floris V, 1296 1664 - 1699

This is an anonymous engraving depicting “Hunting party of the nobles and the count and Murder of Floris V, 1296.” The engraving tells a visual story that echoes the political tensions of the late 13th century, a period marked by power struggles and shifting alliances between the nobility and the ruling class. Here we see a depiction of the nobility on horseback, engaged in the aristocratic pursuit of hunting. A stark contrast occurs in the lower half of the engraving. Floris V is captured and murdered, an event that underscores the precariousness of power. The emotional weight of this scene cannot be ignored: the viewer is confronted with the brutal reality of political violence, the ultimate expression of the power struggles in play. The engraving is not merely a record of historical events; it’s a narrative imbued with the artist’s perspective on the implications of unchecked power and the fragility of leadership.