The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers | Jan de Baen | 17th Century

This stark and unsettling painting records the brutal lynching of Dutch statesmen Johan and Cornelis de Witt during the political upheaval of 1672. Their mutilated bodies hang lifelessly in public view, exposed to the crowd’s violence and humiliation. Painted with cold clarity and little sentiment, the scene serves as both a historical document and a grim warning about mob rage, political betrayal, and the fragility of power. The dark, matter-of-fact realism intensifies the sense of cruelty and moral collapse at the heart of the event.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging