Gevangene voor de Spaanse Bloedraad, 1567 1722 - 1750

This etching by Simon Fokke depicts a scene from the Council of Blood, a tribunal established in the Spanish Netherlands in 1567 to punish those who opposed Spanish rule. The artwork, titled "Gevangene voor de Spaanse Bloedraad, 1567," shows a prisoner being brought before the council, highlighting the harsh reality of the time. The intricate details of the scene, including the ornate furniture and the grim expressions on the faces of the council members, further emphasize the seriousness of the situation. This print is part of a larger series of works by Fokke, which together tell the story of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule.