Cromwell dispersing the long parliament before 1885

"Cromwell dispersing the long parliament" is an anonymous engraving, likely created before 1885, currently located in the Rijksmuseum. The small size of the engraving, measuring 85 mm in height and 117 mm in width, suggests a personal, possibly private, function. The image depicts a dramatic scene with a group of figures, likely Parliamentarians, gathered around a table, while armed soldiers, led by Oliver Cromwell, appear to be clearing the room. The scene references a significant moment in English history, Cromwell's forceful dissolution of Parliament, a pivotal action in the English Civil War and the rise of the Commonwealth. This engraving provides a glimpse into the visual representations of a crucial historical event.