The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers
Jan de Baen's "The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers," painted in 1672-75, is not merely a depiction of a brutal event; it’s a chillingly effective indictment of political violence and a haunting meditation on power, betrayal, and the fragility of life. This monumental oil painting, now residing within the esteemed collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, captures the aftermath of the shocking lynching of Johan and Cornelis de Witt…










