Tod des Antonius Ijsbaarts zu Tielt 1685

This 1685 drawing, "Tod des Antonius Ijsbaarts zu Tielt," by Dutch artist Jan Luyken, depicts the execution of Antonie van der Goes, a Dutch mercenary and robber. The scene is executed in brown ink, giving the work a dark and foreboding quality. Van der Goes, depicted standing in the center, is about to be beheaded, while a group of onlookers stand in the background. The drawing's dynamic composition and expressive lines convey the tense atmosphere of the moment. "Tod des Antonius Ijsbaarts zu Tielt" is a powerful example of Luyken's skill in depicting historical events.