Executie van Ant. Timmerman en A. de Venero, medestanders van Jean de Jauregui, 1582 1613 - 1615

This anonymous engraving from 1613-1615 depicts the execution of Antwerp Timmerman and Antonio de Venero, who were supporters of Jean de Jauregui, a Spanish spy. The scene is set in a public square with a large crowd of spectators observing the brutal act. This engraving provides a historical glimpse into the harsh realities of punishment and the social order of the 17th century. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.