Inname van Tunis door Karel V 1682 - 1730

Jacobus Harrewijn created this print titled, 'The Capture of Tunis by Charles V.' Harrewijn made this print in the Netherlands during a time when the Dutch identity was very much shaped by its colonial endeavors. This artwork depicts the conquest of Tunis by Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, in 1535. What may seem like a straightforward historical depiction is laden with the complexities of power, religion, and cultural conflict. Consider the emotional impact of portraying a military victory. Whose perspectives are prioritized? The print invites us to reflect on the narratives we construct around historical events and whose voices are often marginalized or erased. Harrewijn created this print to celebrate power and conquest which prompts us to reflect on the lasting consequences of the battle it portrays.