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Execution of Johan van Oldenbarneveldt

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Execution of Johan van Oldenbarneveldt is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a huge crowd packed into a town square. At the center, a man stands on a raised platform with a noose around his neck. Around him, soldiers and onlookers fill the streets and buildings, which have steep roofs and narrow windows. Flags and banners hang from the buildings, and the scene looks tense and dramatic. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the crowd feel dense. The text at the top and bottom is in Dutch, hinting at a historical event tied to this place. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.