Johan van Oldenbarnevelt knielt voor zijn onthoofding, 1619 1728
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This engraving, created by Dutch artist Bernard Picart in 1728, depicts the execution of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, a prominent Dutch statesman, in 1619. The scene unfolds in the Hague, with Oldenbarnevelt kneeling on a platform surrounded by a crowd. Picart's meticulous detail brings to life the drama of the moment, capturing the solemnity of the execution and the somber mood of the onlookers. This historical print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Dutch history.
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