Graaf Willem III hoort beide partijen aan 1613

This 1613 engraving by Dutch artist Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo, titled *Graaf Willem III hoort beide partijen aan*, depicts a scene of the Count of Holland listening to two opposing sides of a dispute. This print is a visual representation of the saying “Hear both sides before you judge.” Though small in size, the engraving is highly detailed, with each figure rendered in realistic detail. The composition focuses on the Count's central role as an impartial arbiter, highlighting the importance of fairness in the judicial process. *Graaf Willem III hoort beide partijen aan* is a significant example of Dutch 17th-century printmaking and provides insight into the social and legal practices of the period.