Standbeeld Ferdinand de Toledo, hertog van Alva 1647

This is a 17th-century engraving by an anonymous artist, depicting Ferdinand Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva, a Spanish nobleman who served as governor of the Netherlands in the 16th century. The artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, portrays Alva standing on a pedestal with two figures kneeling at his feet. Alva is depicted as a powerful and imposing figure, in contrast to the kneeling figures who represent the subjugated Netherlands. This engraving is a testament to the lasting impact Alva had on history, and it exemplifies the style of portraiture popular in the Dutch Golden Age.