Het verraad van Rennenberg
Theodoor Koning
1787
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
271; 202
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
"Het verraad van Renberg" (The Betrayal of Renn), an engraving by Dutch artist Theodoor Kon from 1787, captures a pivotal moment in Dutch history. Measuring 271mm by 202mm, this intimate print depicts George van Lalaing Count of Rennenberg whose defection from the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in 1580 shocked the nation. Created over two centuries later, it reflects 18th-century interest in national history during the Patriottentijd, a period of political unrest in the Netherlands. Engraving, Koning's chosen medium, allowed for precise lines and rich tonal contrasts through incised metal ...