Vers op de dood van de gebroeders De Witt, 1672 1672

This 1672 broadside, titled "Het Groote Witte Moort-Toneel," is an anonymous Dutch print commenting on the assassination of the De Witt brothers. The Rijksmuseum artwork is a poignant example of 17th-century printmaking, displaying the powerful impact of political events through text and imagery. The use of bold typeface emphasizes the tragedy of the event and underscores the political turmoil of the period. The broadside serves as a powerful reminder of the events surrounding the assassination, a pivotal moment in Dutch history.