Execution of Johan van Oldenbarneveldt

Unknown Artist

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This is a drawing of a historical execution scene. The image shows a large crowd gathered in a square surrounded by European-style buildings with ornate gables and steep roofs. In the center, there is a raised platform where the execution appears to be taking place, with the crowd focusing attention on this central point. The crowd is dense, with figures wearing clothing typical of the early 17th century, such as wide-brimmed hats and broad collars. The architecture in the background includes a church-like building with large windows and gothic features. The text written across the top and bottom of the image implies an event of significant public interest and historical importance. There are banners with inscriptions that capture dialogue or significant statements related to the scene. Around the perimeter, more figures are depicted, suggesting the gathering of an entire community. The style of the drawing is detailed, with intricate line work to depict both the buildings and the mass of people.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12.9 × 24.2 cm (5 1/16 × 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.944


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

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Wikidata ID

Q65215283

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