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Mutilation bodies De Witt brothers 1672 mutilation
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Mutilation bodies De Witt brothers 1672 mutilation
Mutilation of the bodies of the De Witt brothers, 1672, The mutilation of the bodies of the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt, 20 August 1672. In the foreground the body of one of the brothers is mutilated by the angry mob. At the back right the other brothers carved body hangs upside down on a pole. Hendrick Danckerts, Northern Netherlands, 1672 - 1680, paper, h 225 mm × w 360 mm
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This haunting print from the Liszt Collection captures a gruesome scene of unimaginable brutality. Titled "Mutilation of the bodies of the De Witt brothers, 1672" it depicts a dark moment in history that sends chills down one's spine. In the foreground, we witness the horrifying aftermath as one of the De Witt brothers lies lifeless, his body mutilated by an enraged mob. The sheer violence and anger emanating from this image is palpable, leaving viewers with a sense of shock and disbelief. As our eyes move towards the back right corner, another macabre sight awaits us. Here hangs upside down on a pole what remains of the other brother's carved body. This grotesque display serves as a grim reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty and savagery. The artist behind this piece, Hendrick Danckerts, captured not only physical mutilation but also conveyed deep emotional turmoil through his masterful use of light and shadow. The stark contrast between darkness and light intensifies our discomfort while emphasizing the horror unfolding before us. While contemplating this photograph print, we are reminded to reflect upon mankind's darkest moments in history and strive to prevent such atrocities from recurring. It serves as both a chilling reminder and a call to action against hatred and violence that still plague our world today.
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