Portal stairway tower man descending stairs presumably

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Portal stairway tower man descending stairs presumably

Portal of a stairway tower, with a man descending the stairs: presumably the moment before the assassination of William the Silent in the Ptinsenhof, Delft, Portal in a stair tower with a descending man, probably the situation like it just before the attack on Prince Willem I in the Prinsenhof in Delft. On the stairs a dog waits for the man who walks down with a pile of books. Above the door to the stairs is a portrait bust, top right a weapon, Willem I (Prince of Orange), Egbert Lievensz. van der Poel (attributed to), 1640 - 1664, panel, oil paint (paint), h 49.5 cm × w 40 cm d 6.5 cm

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Media ID 19551944

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1640 1664 Assassination Attack Books Delft Door Moment Orange Pile Portrait Bust Prince Silent Situation Stairs Top Right Weapon Willem I William Attributed Oil Paint

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection captures a moment frozen in time, depicting a portal stairway tower with a man descending the stairs. The scene is believed to represent the tense moments just before the assassination of William the Silent in the Ptinsenhof, Delft. As we gaze at this image, our eyes are drawn to the man making his way down the staircase, carrying a stack of books. A loyal dog patiently waits for him on one of the steps. Above the door leading to these fateful stairs, a portrait bust gazes down upon this unfolding drama. In contrast, positioned at the top right corner is an ominous weapon that hints at impending danger and turmoil. The figure depicted here is none other than Willem I (Prince of Orange), whose life was tragically cut short by an assassin's bullet. This artwork has been attributed to Egbert Lievensz. van der Poel and dates back to 1640-1664. As we contemplate this powerful composition, it serves as a reminder of how history can be captured through art. It invites us into that pivotal moment when events unfolded and forever changed not only Prince Willem I's fate but also shaped Dutch history.

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