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The murder of the De Witt brothers, 1672
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The murder of the De Witt brothers, 1672

Gaspar Bouttats · 1672 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The mutilation of the bodies of Johan and Cornelis de Witt on 20 August 1672. Below the image Latin, French and Dutch verses justifying the murders.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printCornelis de WittJohan de Wittlynchingattempt, political murderThe Hague
Credit lineDe moord op de gebroeders De Witt, 1672. 1672. Gaspar Bouttats. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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