Onbarmhartige slaaf valt een andere dienaar aan 1568 - 1577

"Onbarmhartige slaaf valt een andere dienaar aan" (Merciless slave attacks another servant) is a 16th-century print by an anonymous artist. Created between 1568-1577, the artwork depicts a scene of violence between two figures, framed within an elaborate decorative border filled with motifs like foliage, animals, and grotesque faces. The central scene, set in a city square, captures the brutality of the moment with graphic detail, showcasing the artist's skill in depicting anatomy and motion. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the social realities of the time, highlighting themes of power, injustice, and suffering, while also demonstrating the decorative and illustrative prowess of the anonymous printmaker.