Frank van Borsselen ontvangt zijn doodvonnis terwijl hij trictrac speelt, 1433 1785 - 1787

Jacobus Buys's drawing, "Frank van Borsselen receives his death sentence while playing trictrac," depicts a dramatic scene from Dutch history. The drawing, created between 1785 and 1787, captures the moment Frank van Borsselen, a Dutch nobleman, is informed of his impending execution while engrossed in a game of trictrac. The use of a simple, yet elegant, composition emphasizes the gravity of the situation. The contrast between the casual setting of the game and the solemn delivery of the death warrant creates a powerful tension, drawing the viewer into the historical event. This artwork is a testament to Buys's skill in depicting historical moments with a focus on emotional detail.