The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers | Jan de Baen | 1672-75 Select Size:24" x 36" The artwork depicts a ballerina

The artwork depicts a ballerina delicately poised within the hollowed interior of a human skull

Despite the somber mood

is a dramatic and awe-inspiring depiction of the biblical plague as described in the Book of Exodus

earthy tones creates a melancholic and mysterious atmosphere

His expression is solemn and filled with resignation

The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers | Jan de Baen | 1672-75 Select Size:24" x 36" The artwork depicts a ballerinaAbout the artwork: Jan de Baens "The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers" is a chilling depiction of political violence and human brutality, immortalizing one of the darkest moments in Dutch history. The painting portrays the mutilated bodies of Johan and Cornelis de Witt hanging upside down, a stark reminder of the mobs rage and the fragile nature of power. De Baens unflinching realism captures the gruesome aftermath of their public lynching, emphasizing