Egmond geeft zijn degen aan Alva, 1567 1779

"Egmond Gives His Sword to Alva, 1567" is an engraving by Dutch artist Theodoor Koning, created in 1779. The artwork depicts the historical moment when Lamoral, Count of Egmond, was arrested and disarmed by the Duke of Alva, a Spanish general, on June 9, 1567. The scene is set in a grand hall with soldiers and spectators watching the dramatic exchange. This engraving, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures a significant moment in Dutch history and is a fine example of 18th-century engraving style.