Moord op Willem van Oranje, 1584
1694 - 1755
Medium
etching
Dimensions
172; 108
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
In the heart of Dutch history lies the dramatic event captured in Adolf van der Laan's etchingMoord op Willem vananje, 1584* (The Assassination of William of Orange 1584). This yet poignant print, measuring just 172 mm high by 108 mm wide, commemorates the murder of William the Silent, the father of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. On July 10, 1584, in Delft, William was shot by Balthasar Gérard, a Catholic fanatic. His death galvanized the Protestant cause, paving the way for the Netherlands' eventual independence through the Eighty Years' War. Created by Dutch etcher Adolf van der Laa...
About the Artist
Adolf van der Laan · 1680–1742
Comment on works: copper engraver