Moord op Floris V, 1296 1664 - 1699

"Moord op Floris V, 1296" is an anonymous etching created sometime between 1664 and 1699, depicting the assassination of Floris V, Count of Holland, in 1296. The scene is set in a Dutch street, showing a group of men carrying a barrel, likely containing Floris' body, while people watch from windows and the street below. The etching showcases a crucial historical event, highlighting the tumultuous times of the late 13th century in Holland. Its small size, 122 mm by 135 mm, suggests a personal or private commission, potentially intended for a collector or scholar of Dutch history.