Poging de koning te vermoorden 1786

This aquatint, "O The attempt to Murder the King," was created by Robert Pollard around the late 18th century. Here, the attempted assassination of King George III is frozen in time. Note the man with the raised arm—a gesture, potent throughout history, symbolizing defiance or aggression. Consider its echoes: from ancient depictions of conquerors to revolutionary leaders, the raised arm is a visual shorthand for power, challenge, and even rage. Here, it speaks to a deep-seated societal tension, an almost primal urge to confront authority. This same gesture reappears across eras, each time imbued with the anxieties and aspirations of its age. It is a testament to humanity's enduring dance with power—an ongoing cycle of assertion and subversion, played out on the stage of history. The image, charged with this timeless drama, engages us on a level that transcends mere historical record.