Oldenbarnevelt Bringing the News of His Appointment as Stadtholder to Maurice

作品描述

This historical painting by Paul Tétar van Elven depicts the moment when Oldenbarnevelt, accompanied by several Statenleden (members of the States General), delivers the news of his appointment as stadtholder to Maurice of Nassau. The scene is set in 1585, a pivotal year in Dutch history during the Eighty Years' War. The artwork captures the gravity and significance of this political event, highlighting the tension and formality of the occasion.