Aanhouding van de prinses bij Goejanverwellesluis, 1787 1787

This 1787 print by Dutch artist Mathias de Sallieth depicts the arrest of the Dutch princess Wilhelmina of Prussia at the Goejanverwellesluis lock. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small, detailed depiction of a key moment in Dutch history, highlighting the arrest of a prominent figure during a time of political unrest. The scene unfolds along a narrow pathway by a waterway, with soldiers and carriages forming a dramatic line across the page. The print is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the events of this pivotal era in Dutch history.