Verminking van de lichamen van de gebroeders de Witt, 1672 1672

"Verminking van de lichamen van de gebroeders de Witt, 1672" is a 1672 etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the gruesome public dismemberment of the brothers Cornelis and Johan de Witt, who were prominent figures in the Dutch Republic. The scene, set against a backdrop of buildings and a large crowd, is a powerful commentary on the political climate of 17th-century Holland. This etching is an important historical document, providing a visual record of a significant event in Dutch history.