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Description of the painting Satire on the trial of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt by Cornelis Saftleven from 1663
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Description of the painting by Cornelis Saftleven from 1663, satirizing the 24 judges who condemned Johan van Oldenbarnevelt to death in February 1619. With a key on the painting where the judges are depicted as animals. The painting was then in the possession of Jonkheer W.P.A. Teding van Berkhout. Double-folded sheet.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineBeschrijving van het schilderij Satire op de berechting van Johan van Oldenbarnevelt door Cornelis Saftleven uit 1663. 1851-03-15. unknown. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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