Spotprent met de executie van prinsgezinden, 1784 1784

This satirical print, created by an anonymous artist in 1784, depicts the execution of Dutch Patriots during the Patriottentijd, a period of political unrest in the Netherlands. The scene features a group of Patriots being hanged and their bodies left to rot, while a figure representing the Stadholder watches on. The artwork's message is clear: it criticizes the violent suppression of the Patriot movement by the government and expresses support for the Patriots' cause. The image, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a powerful testament to the political tensions of the 18th century.