De moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584 1756 - 1758
simonfokke
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
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narrative-art
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baroque
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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figuration
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line
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history-painting
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northern-renaissance
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engraving
"De moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584" is an etching by Simon Fokke depicting the assassination of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, in 1584. This small, detailed artwork captures the dramatic moment of the assassination in Delft, Netherlands. The etching focuses on the assassin Balthazar Gerard, with William falling on the stairs and the smoke from the gunshot visible. This historical piece showcases the artistry of Fokke and provides insight into a pivotal moment in Dutch history.
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