Gedicht op het zwaard waarmee Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in 1619 zou zijn onthoofd Possibly 1744 - 1748

"Gedicht op het zwaard waarmee Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in 1619 zou zijn onthoofd" is a handwritten poem by Johannes Haverkamp. The poem was likely written between 1744 and 1748. The work is a reflection on the execution of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, a prominent Dutch statesman who was executed in 1619. The poem is written in a style typical of 18th century Dutch literature, with a focus on themes of justice and virtue. The poem is a testament to Oldenbarnevelt's courage and integrity, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of fighting for what is right, even in the face of oppression.