Aanbieding van het Smeekschrift, 1566 1618 - 1624

"Aanbieding van het Smeekschrift, 1566" is a 17th-century engraving by an anonymous artist, depicting the historical event of the "Request" of the Dutch nobility to the Spanish regent Margaret of Parma. The artwork captures the scene in which a group of men, likely representing the nobility, present a petition to a figure standing at the entrance of a building. This engraving, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a visual representation of a pivotal moment in Dutch history, showcasing the political tensions that ultimately led to the Eighty Years' War. The detailed imagery and accompanying text offer insights into the social and political landscape of 16th-century Netherlands.