Herdenking moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584-1884 by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans

Herdenking moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584-1884 1884

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comic strip sketch

old engraving style

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This commemorative drawing by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans from 1884, titled "Herdenking moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584-1884", is a poignant depiction of the assassination of William of Orange. The drawing features a draped female figure, symbolizing the Netherlands, mourning over a monument adorned with the dates 1584 and 1884, commemorating the assassination and its 300th anniversary. The figure is surrounded by wreaths, representing the national mourning for the Dutch prince, highlighting the lasting impact of the historical event on Dutch national identity.