Wreedheden door koning Jacobus II en comte d'Avaux te Ierland, 1689 1689
pieterpickaert
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aged paper
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toned paper
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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pencil art
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watercolor
This etching by Pieter Pickaert, dated 1689, depicts a scene of violence and betrayal. It depicts the hanging of Irish rebels by soldiers loyal to King James II and the French general Comte d'Avaux during the Williamite War in Ireland. The graphic detail of the scene reflects the brutality of the conflict. This print offers a glimpse into the historical context of this significant moment in Irish history. The composition is striking, capturing the tension and the brutality of the event.
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