Het stokske van Johan van Oldenbarnevelt met het gedicht van Vondel op het stokske, 1619 19th century

This 19th century artwork is a manuscript of the poem *Het Stokske* by Joost van den Vondel, which he wrote in 1619 to commemorate Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, who was executed that year. The poem is a poignant reflection on the fall of a powerful figure, and it is a powerful example of the strength of Vondel's writing. It depicts the poem *Het Stokske* which is a famous piece of Dutch literature. The manuscript is held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, which is an important part of the Dutch collection of art and cultural heritage. The artwork depicts the poem, which includes a few visual elements such as the drawing of the stock and the signature of the author. The art piece highlights the importance of manuscripts as they provide a glimpse into how a work of art might have been created and experienced in the past.