Allegorie op de invoering van de tiende penning; de Nederlandse maagd geknield voor Alva temidden van verscheurde privileges, 1571 1778 - 1795

This 18th-century etching by Jacobus Buys depicts a historical moment: the introduction of the tenth penny tax in the Netherlands. The scene is set in an opulent hall, with a figure representing the Dutch nation kneeling before the Duke of Alva, symbolizing the subjugation of the Netherlands under Spanish rule. The torn documents on the floor represent the loss of Dutch privileges, while the imposing figure of Alva reinforces his authoritative position. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a poignant visual commentary on a pivotal period in Dutch history.