Standbeeld van de hertog van Alva, 1571 1688 - 1690

This anonymous engraving, titled "Standbeeld van de hertog van Alva, 1571" (Statue of the Duke of Alva, 1571), depicts a monument to Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba, a Spanish general. It was created between 1688 and 1690, and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The engraving shows the Duke of Alva standing atop a pedestal adorned with sculpted scenes, likely representing his achievements. The detailed illustration provides a glimpse into the historical importance and symbolism attributed to this figure in 17th-century Dutch art.