Jezuïeten en Minderbroeders verlaten Antwerpen, 1578 1578 - 1580

Frans Hogenberg's "Jezuïeten en Minderbroeders verlaten Antwerpen, 1578" depicts a historical event of the 16th century: the forced exodus of Jesuit and Franciscan monks from Antwerp in 1578. The black and white engraving, part of a series of historical illustrations, portrays a detailed scene, showcasing a large group of monks embarking on ships, a testament to the political turmoil that gripped the city. The artist's meticulous attention to detail renders the scene's solemn atmosphere, offering a powerful visual narrative of religious persecution and displacement in 16th-century Antwerp.