Onthoofding van de graveur Cornelis de Hooghe, 1583 1780 - 1795

"Onthoofding van de graveur Cornelis de Hooghe, 1583" is a pen drawing by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys, depicting the beheading of the engraver Cornelis de Hooghe in 1583. This historical scene, drawn in a detailed and expressive style, takes place in a public square, with a large crowd watching the execution. The composition is dominated by the executioner, raising his sword to strike, while the condemned man kneels in front of him. The somber tones and the realistic depiction of the event contribute to the drawing's stark portrayal of the brutality of the event, providing a glimpse into 16th century Dutch history.