Allegorie op de gevangenneming van de samenzweerders tegen Maurits, 1623 1623

This allegory on the capture of conspirators against Prince Maurits was made in 1623 by an anonymous artist, in the Netherlands. It is an etching with text. The image depicts the capture of those who conspired against Prince Maurits, set within a scene filled with symbolic figures and visual metaphors. Justice, with her scales, stands prominently, overseeing the imprisonment. The text below, elaborates on the betrayal and the consequences faced by the conspirators. It offers a glimpse into the political tensions of the Dutch Republic, revealing the anxieties around leadership and stability. This print reflects the complex interplay of power, loyalty, and justice, that defines the historical context of the Dutch Golden Age. The fear of political instability during this time, as the Republic struggled to define its identity is palpable in the work. The personal and political are thus interwoven into the very fabric of this image.