Moord op de prins van Oranje, 1584 1752

This engraving by Simon Fokke, created in 1752, depicts the assassination of William of Orange, Prince of Orange, in Delft, Netherlands. The scene is set within a building, with a checkered floor and a grand staircase. Smoke fills the space, highlighting the moment of the shooting. The artist masterfully captures the chaos and drama of the event, while also illustrating the somberness of the occasion. The print, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a powerful reminder of this historical event and the turbulent times in Dutch history.