Satire on the Trial of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt — Cornelis Saftleven

Cornelis Saftleven. Painted 1663.

In 1619, Grand Pensionary Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was accused of high treason and sentenced to death by a special court. Prince Maurits was suspected of involvement, with speculation of a sham trial. Saftleven portrayed the judges as ferocious animals menacing the elderly Oldenbarnevelt. Inscribed on the paper is ‘Trucidata Innocenta’ (murdered innocence), referring to a scathing play about the trial by Joost van den Vondel, a supporter of Oldenbarnevelt.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 85.7 × 63 cm · Gift of G. de Clercq, Amsterdam

Print: 85.7 × 63 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026247. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.