Verminking van de lichamen van de gebroeders de Witt, 1672 1672

This anonymous etching titled "Verminking van de lichamen van de gebroeders de Witt, 1672" depicts the gruesome aftermath of the assassination of the Dutch brothers Cornelis and Jan de Witt in 1672. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the historical event through a graphic representation of their bodies being mutilated. The scene is set against a backdrop of a city, highlighting the public nature of the executions. The etching's stark black and white detail reinforces the horrific act, reflecting the turbulent political climate of the time.