De moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584 1722 - 1784

"De moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584" (The Assassination of William of Orange, 1584) is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, dating from 1722-1784 and is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This small work depicts the assassination of William of Orange by Balthazar Gerards, a prominent event in Dutch history. The engraving captures the dramatic moment of the shooting, with the smoke billowing around the figures and a sense of chaos and confusion. This work provides insight into the historical context of the assassination and its lasting impact on Dutch society.