Staatscommissie bij de prins inzake de verwijdering van de hertog van Brunswijk, 1784 1784 - 1792

This engraving by Pieter Hendrik Jonxis depicts the "Staats-commissie" (State Commission) visiting the Dutch prince, in 1784, to discuss the removal of the Duke of Brunswick from his position. The scene is set in front of a stately building, likely a palace, with carriages and figures in the foreground. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the political landscape of the late 18th century Netherlands. Jonxis, a prominent engraver of the period, captures the formality and gravitas of the event in meticulous detail.