Moord op Joseph Smith 1844

"Moord van Joe Smith" (Murder of Joseph Smith), a lithograph created in 1844 by Carel Christiaan Antony Last, depicts the death of Joseph Smith Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. The scene shows Smith being shot from a window in a building while a crowd gathers below. The lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a pivotal moment in American religious history and offers insight into the complex social and political tensions of the time. The artist utilizes graphic detail to convey the drama of the event, prompting the viewer to contemplate the violence and legacy of this historical figure.